The Term Ecosystem Best Encompasses Which One of the Following

question 5

Multiple Choice

The term ecosystem best encompasses which one of the following:

• A)All living organisms living in one area without regards to the physical setting.
• B)Populations in one area but not the physical environment.
• C)The community or communities but not the physical environment.
• D)The community or communities and the physical environment.
• E)Populations and communities living in one area.

---

Definitions:

Overweight

A medical condition characterized by excess body fat that may have negative effects on health, often defined by a BMI between 25 and 29.9.

Thrifty Genotype

A hypothesis that suggests certain populations have a genetic predisposition to efficiently store fat to survive famines, which can lead to obesity in environments with plentiful food.

Food Scarcity

A situation where the availability of food is insufficient to meet the needs of the population, leading to hunger and malnutrition.

Dairying People

Groups or cultures that specialize in the production and processing of milk and milk products for consumption.