T4- Definitions Flashcards
1
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Ecosystems are…
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Areas where living organisms (biotic) and non-living organisms (abiotic) interact with each other.
2
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A biome is…
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A large scale ecosystem with unique plants and animals.
3
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What are flora?
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Plants and vegetation.
4
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Biodiversity is…
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The amount and range of species within an area.
5
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Endemic is…
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Species only found in a certain area.
6
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What is sustainable development?
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Meeting the needs of today’s people in a way that protects the environment for future generations.
7
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What is interdependence?
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The reliance of life on other living things and the environment (water, soil, air)