Minkoff Ch. 15 Vocab Flashcards
1
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habitat
A
a set of environmental condition that make up a place to live
2
Q
biodiversity
A
the number and variety of biological species
3
Q
About ______ species are currently known; over half of these are ______.
A
1.5 million; insects
4
Q
Species that live together and interact with one another form a
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community
5
Q
Each species has its own role in the community, also called its
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niche
6
Q
A community plus its physical surroundings is called an
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ecosystem
7
Q
The ecosystem of the entire planet is called the
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biosphere
8
Q
Biodiversity
A
a measure of ecosystem complexity
9
Q
Biodiversity is greatest in
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tropical ecosystems
10
Q
Biodiversity is lowest in
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temperate regions
