The Importance Of Communities

Question 1

What is a Community in Science?

Answer 1

A Community is Made Up Of the Populations of Different Species of Animals and Plants, Protista, Fungi, Bacteria, and Archaea that are All Interdependent in a Habitat.

Question 2

An Ecosystem is Made Up of a Community of Organisms Interacting with the Non-Living or ___________ Elements of their Environment.

Answer 2

Abiotic.

Question 3

All Species Live in Ecosystems Composed of Complex Communities of Animals, Plants and Other Organisms that are ______________ on Each Other and that are Adapted to their Particular Conditions.

Answer 3

Dependent.

Question 4

Within Any Community, the Different Animals and Plants are Often Interdependent:

Answer 4

• Plants Produce Food by Photosynthesis.
• Animals Eat Plants.
• Animals Pollinate Plants.
• Animals Eat Other Animals.
• Animals Use Plant and Animal Materials to Build Nests and Shelters.
• Plants Need the Nutrients From Animal Droppings and Decay.

Question 5

If One Species is Removed, it can Affect the Whole Community. What is this Called?

Answer 5

Interdependence.