A community of organisms and the physical environment it occupies are known together as a(n):
A)ecosystem.
B)community.
C)population.
D)species.

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An ecosystem includes both living organisms (i.e. the community) and non-living components of the environment (such as air, water, and soil). Therefore, the best choice is A, ecosystem, since it encompasses both the biotic and abiotic components of a given environment.

A Community of Organisms and the Physical Environment It Occupies