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Environment Sec. 1-2
6TH GRADE Chapter 1- section 2 Environmental science vocabulary.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| population density | The number of individuals in a specific area. |
| estimate | An approximation of a number based on reasonable assumptions. |
| birth rate | The number of births in a population in a certain amount of time. |
| death rate | The number of deaths in a population in a certain amount of time. |
| immigration | Moving INTO a population. |
| emigration | LEAVING (exiting) a population. |
| limiting factor | An environmental factor that prevents a population from increasing. |
| carrying capacity | The largest population that an area can support |