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Ecosystems

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Ecosystems are self-sustaining communities of living organisms and their physical environment. They consist of both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components that interact with each other.

AP course connection

Topic 5: Unit 5 Overview: Land and Water Use

Unit 5
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