Question

1. which diagram best represents the relationship of these ecological terms? 2. one characteristic of a stable (healthy/balanced) ecosystem is a high number of predators an interdependence (each organism depends on another) of organisms a lack (less) of biodiversity (bio:living diversity: differences) an increase in human interference (humans impacting environment) 3. see question below (challenge question) the chart below shows three ecological terms used to describe levels of organization on earth. c b a ecosystem population biosphere

Explanation:

1. In ecological levels of organization, a population is a group of the same - species organisms, an ecosystem consists of multiple populations and their physical environment, and the biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems. So, the biosphere is the largest, followed by the ecosystem, and then the population.
2. A stable (healthy/balanced) ecosystem has a high level of biodiversity. High biodiversity means a variety of species, which helps in the stability of the ecosystem as different species play different roles in maintaining ecological processes.

Answer:

1. (4)
2. a lack (less) of biodiversity (bio: living - diversity: differences)