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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abiotic Matter | An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment. |
| Biotic Matter | Biotic material or biological derived material is any material that originates from living organisms |
| Carbon | a nonmetal which has two main forms (diamond and graphite) |
| Carbon dioxide | a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds. |
| Consumer | an organism that derives the organic compounds and energy it needs from the consumption of other organisms. |
| Ecosystem | A biological community of interacting organisms and Physical environment. |
| energy Storage Molecule | An energy storing molecule is one which has a storehouse of energy within its chemical bonds. |
| Photosynthesis | The process where plants use sunlight to create foods from carbon dioxide and water. |
| Producer | an organism that produces organic compounds from simple substances such as water and carbon dioxide |
| System | a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network |