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Question
Which of the following is ordered correctly from largest to smallest? a. Organism, population, community, ecosystem b. Ecosystem, community, population, organism c. Ecosystem, organism, community, population d. Ecosystem, population, community, organism
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The correct hierarchy from largest to smallest is: Ecosystem (includes communities and non-living factors) -> Community (all populations in an area) -> Population (same species in an area) -> Organism (individual living thing).
Hint
Think of it like a set of nesting dolls: the largest contains all the smaller ones.