biome Flashcards
1
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biome
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A biome is an area classified according to the species that live in that location
2
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ecosystem
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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their non-living environment in a specific area
3
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habitat
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the natural place or environment where an animal or plant lives
4
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microhabitat
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a small area which differs somehow from the surrounding habitat
5
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population
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the whole number of people or inhabitants in a country or region
6
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species
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a group of organisms that can successfully interbreed and produce fertile offspring
7
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biodiversity
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the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
8
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sustainability
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meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
