Environmental Change & Abiotic + Biotic Flashcards

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What are indicator species?

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Species that show us whether there is pollution in an area.

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Name a couple of pollution indicators

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Lichen

  • lots of lichens=clean area
  • sensitive to sulfur dioxide

Stone flies

  • found in clean streams gravel
  • have to live in high oxygenated areas
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What is Biotic? Give some examples

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  • Living things
  • Affect other organisms
  • Shape our ecosystem

Examples: ? and ?

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What is Abiotic? Give some examples

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  • Non-living things
  • Affect ecosystem

Examples: ☀️ and ?

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