Living things and their enviornments Flashcards
What is an ecosystem?
all of the living things and non living things that exist and interact in one place
What is an organism?
any living thing
What is energy
the ability to cause change
What is an adaptation?
a behavior that helps a living thing survive
What is population?
all living things of the same kind in an ecosystem
What is a resource?
something found in nature that is useful to living things and can help them meet their needs
What is a behavior?
the way an animal acts in a situation
What is pollution?
anything harmful that can hurt an animal or ruin an ecosystem.
What is a habitat?
the place where plants and animals live
What is a community?
plants and animals that live in the same area and interact with each other
What are the needs of living things?
air, food, water, space to live, nutrients