Multiple Choice
The maximum number of individuals a habitat can support is called the:
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50. Population Ecology
Introduction to Population Ecology
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A group of organisms of a single species living in the same geographic area is called a:
A
ecosystem
B
population
C
biosphere
D
community
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Understand the definitions of the terms provided in the options: 'ecosystem,' 'population,' 'biosphere,' and 'community.'
Define 'population' as a group of organisms of the same species that live in the same geographic area and interact with one another.
Define 'ecosystem' as a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including abiotic factors like soil, water, and air.
Define 'biosphere' as the global sum of all ecosystems, encompassing all living organisms and their interactions with the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.
Define 'community' as all the populations of different species that live and interact in the same geographic area. Compare these definitions to identify that the correct term for a group of organisms of a single species living in the same area is 'population.'
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