AP Environmental Science

Category - AP Environmental Science

What is the correct term for all the biological, physical, and chemical conditions that a species needs in order to live and reproduce within its living area?
  1. Ecosystem
  2. Community
  3. Niche
  4. Biome
Explanation
Answer: C - The correct term for all the biological, physical, and chemical conditions that a species needs in order to live and reproduce within its living area is its niche.

Key Takeaway: Every species in a given ecosystem has a basic functional role within that system. This is called its niche. The niche consists of all of the biological, physical, and chemical conditions that the species needs to live and thrive within the ecosystem. Niches can be distinguished by many different factors, such as food resources, temperature, salinity, or oxygen content.
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