Definitions Flashcards
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Biosphere definition
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The regions of the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere that are occupied by living organisms.
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Lithosphere
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Earth’s crust and upper mantle.
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Food chain definition
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A series of organisms that depend on one another to survive.
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Food web
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A system of interdependent food chains.
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Primary and secondary consumer definition.
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Primary= herbivore Secondary= carnivore
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Autotroph and heterotroph definition
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Autotrophs make their own food while Heterotrophs have to consume something to make food.
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Biomes definition
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Large, naturally occurring communities of flora and fauna.
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Carrying capacity definition
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Max population size
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Radiant energy definition
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Energy radiated from the Sun.
