Chapter 1.3 Beyond Your Back Yard Flashcards

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Organisms that are active during the day are ___

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DIURNAL

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Animals that live in trees, like squirrels and birds, have ______ habitats

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ARBOREAL

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Organisms that are active during the night are ______

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NOCTURNAL

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Some organisms go inactive or in _____ states to help them conserve energy.

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DORMANT

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Water environments are called _____

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AQUATIC

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Ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams are ________ environments.

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FRESHWATER

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The term _______ refers to environments in the seas and oceans, which contain salt water.

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MARINE

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The ______ zone is the area between the highest and lowest points that the tide reaches.

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INTERTIDAL

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Collections of salt water and sea life that could not escape when the tide went out are called ______

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TIDE POOLS

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_____ are some of the liveliest places in the ocean, with many unique and colorful species not found anywhere else.

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CORAL REEFS

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Animals that feed on dead organisms are called __________

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SCAVENGERS

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The environment found near hot springs in the ocean floor are called ______

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THERMAL VENTS

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