VARIATION

A difference in the way individuals act within a species

A difference in the body structures of individuals

A difference in the color of flowers in a field

A difference in the number of individuals in a population

In a burnt forest

In a dirty environment

In a beach ecosystem

In a deep cave

Some variations help a population survive environmental changes better than others.

All variations are always beneficial for survival.

Variations do not affect survival during environmental changes.

Populations with no variations survive best.

Behavioral variations are differences in how individuals act, while physical variations are differences in body structures.

Behavioral variations are differences in body structures, while physical variations are differences in how individuals act.

Both refer to differences in body structures.

Both refer to differences in how individuals act.

Biotic: polar bears and sunlight; Abiotic: snow

Biotic: snow and sunlight; Abiotic: polar bears

Biotic: polar bears and snow; Abiotic: sunlight

Biotic: polar bears; Abiotic: snow and sunlight

A) Communities - organisms - populations - ecosystem

B) Ecosystem - organisms - populations - communities

C) Organisms - populations - communities - ecosystem

D) Ecosystem - communities - populations - organisms

A) 1, 3, 4

B) 1, 2, 4

C) 2, 3, 4

D) 1, 2, 3

Wolves hunt in a group or pack to capture their prey.

Leafcutter ants bring leaves back to their nest to make food.

Several mosquitos lay eggs in a small body of water.

Two birds eat the berries on the same vine.

Biotic factors

Abiotic and biotic factors

Abiotic factors

None of the above

Living things grow and develop.

Living things respond to stimuli.

Living things reproduce.

Living things use energy.