Question

Which of the following groups is the largest?
(1 point)
Responses

population
population

community
community

ecosystem
ecosystem

biome

Answer 1

The largest group among the options you provided is a **biome**.

Here's a brief explanation of each term for clarity:

- **Population**: A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.
- **Community**: A group of different populations (different species) that live together in a specific area.
- **Ecosystem**: A community of living organisms interacting with each other and with their physical environment (including abiotic factors).
- **Biome**: A large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions (e.g., desert, forest, tundra).

So, in hierarchical organization, a biome encompasses multiple ecosystems, communities, and populations.