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Science Vocab
Vocabulary for science in section one
Term | Definition |
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Ecology | The study of the interactions of living organisms with one another and with their environment. |
Biotic | Describes living factors in the environment. |
Abiotic | Describes the nonliving part of the environment, including water, rocks, light, and temperature. |
Population | A group of organisms of the same species that live in a specific geographical area. |
Community | All of the populations of species that live in the same habitat and interact with each other. |
Ecosystem | A community of organisms and abiotic, or nonliving, environment. |
Biosphere | The part of the earth where life exists. |