topic 9 - ecosystems (abiotic factors and communities) Flashcards
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abiotic factors
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non-living conditions that can influence where plants or animals live
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examples of abiotic factors
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temperature, rainfall, light, minerals in soil
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adaptation
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the features of an organism that enables it to do a certain function (job)
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belt transect
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a line in an environment along which samples are taken to measure the effect of an abiotic factor on the distribution of organisms
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distribution
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the places in which a certain organism can be found in an area
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pollutant
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a substance that harms the living organisms when released into the environment
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pollution
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harm caused to the environment, like by adding poisonous substances
