Scientists study the biosphere to examine the relationship between biotic and abiotic factors that impact the entire planet and the hierarchy of life. What is defined as all of the members of a single species that live in a particular area?

A) organisms

B) ecosystems

C) populations

D) communities

The appropriate answer is c. population. The term organism refers to an individual from a species. An ecosystem is a group of living organisms living together and interacting with the environment. A community refers to different species living and interacting with each other. The biosphere refers to that zone on the planet that houses all living things.