4.1 & 4.3 Vocab Flashcards
1
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weather
A
the day-to-day conditions of Earth’s atmosphere
2
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climate
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average conditions over long periods of time
3
Q
greenhouse effect
A
the process in which certain gases (carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor) trap sunlight energy in Earth’s atmosphere as heat
4
Q
ecological succession
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a series of more-or-less predictable changes that occur in a community over time
5
Q
primary succession
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succession that begins in an area with no remnants of an older community
6
Q
pioneer species
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the first species to colonize barren areas
7
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secondary succession
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a disturbance that affects the community without completely destroying it
8
Q
microclimates
A
environmental conditions can vary over small distances
