All the collective living organisms along with the nonliving components (climate, soil, water) in a given area.

Correct! A population is a group of the same species that lives in one area. Incorrect. An organism refers to a single living thing.

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A1: The primary source of energy for most ecosystems is the sun. Solar energy is captured by plants and some other organisms through photosynthesis, converting it into chemical energy that supports life.