the organism in the environment Flashcards
1
Q
what is population
A
a species that occupy the same habitat
2
Q
what is an ecosystem
A
the interactions between the biotic and abiotic factors in an area
3
Q
what are two abiotic factors that affect animal population sizes
A
- temperature
- water availability
4
Q
what are two biotic factors that affect the population size
A
- number of predators
- the presence of disease and pathogens
5
Q
what are four abiotic factors that affect communities
A
- light intensity
- temperature
- soil pH
- moisture levels
6
Q
what are four biotic factors that affect communities
A
- number of predators
- food available
- disease
- human activity