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Chapter 20
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ecosystem | All the living things and nonliving things in a given a area. |
| Biotic Factors | All the living things in an area. |
| Abiotic Factors | All the non living things in an area. |
| Climate | Describes average weather in a given area. |
| Atmosphere | The layer of gases that surround Earth. |
| Evaporation | When liquid water turns into gas. |
| Condensation | When water vapor turns into liquid. |
| Precipitation | Water that falls from Earth's clouds. |
| Nitrogen Fixation | The process that turns atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen compounds that are usable by living things. |
| Photosynthesis | A series of chemical reactions that convert light, energy, water and carbon dioxide into the food energy molecule glucose. |
| Chemosynthesis | The process during which producers use chemical energy in matter rather than light energy to make food. |
| Food Chain | A model that shows how energy flows in an ecosystem through feeding relationships |
| Food Web | Scientists use this model to show how food chains in a community are interconnected. |
| Energy Pyramid | Scientists use this model to show the amount of energy available in each step of a food chain |