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Mid-Term Vocab 1
Ecology Mid-term Vocabulary 1
Term | Definition |
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Observation | A list of things we notice about the world around us |
Qualitative Observation | Observations based on the things we notice about the world around using our 5 senses. |
Quantitative Observation | Observations based on numbers and numerical data |
Inferences | Conclusions based on evidence |
Living | Things that meet all the characteristics and needs of life |
Nonliving | Things that don't meet all the characteristics and needs of living things |
Dead | Something that was once alive and now is not. |
Abiotic | All the living factors in an ecosystem |
Biotic | All the nonliving factors in an ecosystem |
Ecosystem | All the abiotic and biotic factors in an environment |
Homeostasis | The ability to maintain a stable internal environment. |