Examples of _________ include ponds, grasslands, and forests.
  1. Biome
  2. Community
  3. Population
  4. Niche
  5. Ecosystem
Explanation
Answer: E, ecosystem. The ecosystem is a natural unit consisting of all plants, animals, and microorganisms (biotic factors) in an area functioning in conjunction with the physical (abiotic) factors of the environment.

Key Takeaway: While ecosystem is often used interchangeably with biome, the terms define different areas. In short, a biome is comprised of numerous ecosystems. Like the ecosystem, the biome is a defined area of ecologically similar climatic conditions, but defined to a much larger area.
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