Which of the Following Is Correct

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct?

• A)there is only one community within each distinct ecosystem.
• B)an ecosystem is the interaction of many communities with the abiotic physical components of their environment.
• C)within a single lake there is usually only one community.
• D)by definition,a community includes abiotic factors.
• E)each species can be part of only one community.

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Definitions:

Societal Responsibility

The obligation of organizations to act in ways that benefit society at large, beyond their own interests or profitability.

Ecological Environment

The complex of biological, chemical, and physical factors that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival.

General Public

The larger community of people in society who are not segmented by any specific interest or profession; the broad population.

Profit Responsibility

The obligation of an organization or individual to achieve financial gain while considering ethical and social impacts.