Populations In Ecosystems

Question 1

Define community

Answer 1

all the organisms of all species in an ecosystem

Question 2

Define population

Answer 2

all the organisms of one species in an ecosystem

Question 3

Define biotic factors

Answer 3

Living factors that can affect organisms/the ecosystem

Question 4

Define abiotic factors

Answer 4

Physical factors that can affect organisms/ the ecosystem

Question 5

Define carrying capacity

Answer 5

The size of a population of a species that an ecosystem can support

Question 6

Define niche

Answer 6

The role an organisms occupies within its environment, the particular biotic and abiotic factors to which it is adapted

Question 7

Define interspecific competition

Answer 7

Individuals of different species competing for the same resources

Question 8

Define intraspecific competition

Answer 8

Individuals of the same species competing for the same resources

Question 9

Define ecosystem

Answer 9

Made up of a community (biotic component) and their interactions with the physical environment (abiotic component)