Definition - 2 Flashcards
Abundance
The numbers of organisms in a given area and distribution. Where an organism is found
Force
A push, pull or twist
Friction
A contact force that slows the motion of an object
Gravitational force
A non contact force. Pulls objects with mass towards each other. More mass greater pull
Air resistance
The force of air on an object acting in the opposite direction of the object. An example of fluid friction
Balenced foce
As the point when air resistance balences the weight. No more acceleration
Buoyancy
The upward push of water
Species
A group of living things that have many things in commen and mate together toproduce fertile young
Biotic factors
A living organism that shaps it’s environment
Abiotic factor
An non living part of it’s ecosystem that shapes it’s environment
