Ecosystems

Chapter 3

Lesson 1: Ecosystems

I. What is an ecosystem?

A. Ecosystem- a place where living (biotic) & nonliving (abiotic) things live

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III. What is an Animal Population ?

A. A group of the same animal living in the same area

II. What is a habitat?

A. Habitat- a place where an organism lives (their home)

IV.What is a community?

A. Community- all of the populations living in an area (pond- frogs, fish, lilies…)

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