Chapter 1 Definitions Flashcards
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Abiotic
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Composed of nonliving or inorganic matter.
2
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Atmosphere
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The thin layer of gases surrounding Earth.
3
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Biosphere
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All living organisms on Earth, including plants and animals, as well as microorganisms.
4
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Biotic
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Composed of living organisms.
5
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Cartography
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The science of making maps.
6
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Climate
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The long-term average weather condition at a particular location.
7
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Concentration
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The spread of something over a given area.
8
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Connection
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Relationships among people and objects across the barrier of space.
9
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Conservation
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The sustainable management of a natural resource.
10
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Contagious diffusion
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The rapid, widespread diffusion of a feature or trend through
