Which of the Following BEST Describes an Ecosystem

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST describes an ecosystem?

• A)populations + community.
• B)all species, population, and community interactions for organisms in a given area.
• C)the abiotic components of the environment.
• D)all of the biological interactions, plus interactions with the abiotic environment, in a given area.

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Definitions:

Excitation Transfer

The process by which arousal from one stimulus can be transferred and interpreted as excitement for another, affecting emotional intensity.

Physiological Arousal State

A condition of heightened physiological activity, involving increased heart rate, sweat production, and alertness, typically as a response to stimuli.

Basic Forms Of Arousal

Fundamental physiological and psychological states of being alert, which can be triggered by stimuli that provoke excitement, fear, or sexual interest.

Excitation Transfer

A psychological theory proposing that arousal from one stimulus can be transferred and added to arousal from a second stimulus, intensifying the response to the second stimulus.