Question

which sequence best orders ecological categories from the one with the fewest number of individuals to the one with the greatest number of individuals?
○ ecosystem, population, community, biome
○ population, community, ecosystem, biome
○ biome, population, community, ecosystem
○ community, biome, population, ecosystem

Explanation:

1. Population: A population consists of individuals of the same species in a specific area. It has the fewest individuals as it's a single - species group.
2. Community: A community is made up of all the different populations (multiple species) in a given area. So it has more individuals than a single population.
3. Ecosystem: An ecosystem includes the community (all living organisms) plus the non - living components (like air, water, soil) in an area. This means it encompasses more entities (both living and non - living) than a community.
4. Biome: A biome is a large - scale ecological area with similar climate, vegetation, and animal life. It includes multiple ecosystems. So it has the greatest number of individuals as it spans across many ecosystems with various populations and communities.

Answer:

B. population, community, ecosystem, biome