| Date | November 2011 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 11N.1.HL.TZ0.22 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Question number | 22 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which term best defines a group of populations living and interacting with each other in an area?
A. Ecology
B. Community
C. Species
D. Ecosystem
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
N/A
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