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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Asexual Reproduction | One organism produces offspring without fertilization |
| Sexual Reproduction | Two organisms produces offspring with fertilization |
| Vegetative Propagation | Asexual:Uniform offspring grows from a part of the parent plant |
| Fission | Asexual:Cell divides to form two genetically identical cells |
| Budding | Asexual:A new organism grows on the body of it's parent |
| Regeneration | Asexual:Occurs when an offspring grows from a piece of it's parent |
| Conifers | Sexual: Produces cones |
| Pollination | Sexual: Contain male and female parts and requires outside help from insects, animals, wind, or water |
| Fertilization | Sexual: Union of sperm and egg, gestation time varies among species |
| Asexual Advantages | One parent, rapid population growth, all organisms can reproduce, shorter time, less energy, and ensures survival of species |
| Asexual Disadvantages | No genetic variation, overpopulation, diversity is limited, and any changes in the environment can wipe out a species |
| Sexual Advantages | Unique offspring, variation of genes, and ensures the survival of species |
| Sexual Disadvantages | Must have two organisms, fertilization must occur, and takes longer to reproduce |
| Absolute Age | Exact age |
| Relative Age | Age compared to a different object's age |
| How do Sedimentary Rocks form | The sediment that forms sedimentary rocks is deposited in flat layers |
| How do Igneous Rocks form | When magma or lava hardens |
| How do Metamorphic rocks form | Sedimentary or igneous rock changes due to extreme pressure and/or heat |