Intro to Ecology Review
1 - Match each organization level with its description.
_____ Organism
A. all biotic & abiotic factors in an area
_____ Population
B. various areas based on their differing climates & organisms
_____ Community
C. the entire planet & all of its living & nonliving parts
_____ Ecosystem
D. any living thing
_____ Biome
E. a group of one species living in the same area
_____ Biosphere
F. groups of different species living in the same area
2 - Starting with the given organism, finish filling in the organization levels.
Organism
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elephant
Population
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Community -
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Ecosystem
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Biome
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Biosphere
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3 - List 3 biotic factors & 3 abiotic factors in a terrestrial ecosystem & in an aquatic ecosystem.
Terrestrial (Land) Ecosystem
Biotic Factors
Abiotic Factors
Aquatic (Water) Ecosystem
Biotic Factors
4 - What is the difference between an organism’s niche & its environment?
Abiotic Factors