Question

When we study the full assortment of organisms in an area, as well as the abiotic environment that affects them, we are studying the ______.

Options

• populations

• niche

• ecosystem

• community

Answer 1

When we study the full assortment of organisms in an area, as well as the abiotic environment that affects them, we are studying the ecosystem.

Explanation:

An ecosystem includes both the living (biotic) community and the non-living (abiotic) physical environment, interacting as a self-sufficient unit. It involves energy flow, nutrient cycling, and interrelations among organisms and their surroundings, making it a fundamental unit of ecological study.