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Ecosystem Interactions and Energy — Test

Question 12 • 26-27 - C - RUSD Biology in the Living Earth

What is the difference between a community and a population?

Answer
A
A community has only one biome, while a population has many biomes.
B
A community has only one organism, while a population has many organisms.
C
A population has only one ecosystem, while a community has many ecosystems.
D
A population has only one species, while a community has many species.

Explanation

A population is made up of organisms of the same species living in a particular area. A community includes populations of different species living and interacting in that area, so it contains many species. Therefore, the correct choice is “A population has only one species, while a community has many species.”

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