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Lesson 4 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biosphere | the parts of earth and the surrounding atmosphere where there is life |
| Population | all the organisms of the same species that live in the same area at the same time |
| Species | a group of organisms that have similar traits and are able to produce fertile offspring |
| Community | all the populations of different species that live together in the same area at the same time |
| Biotic potential | is the potential growth of a population if it could grow in perfect conditions with no limiting factors |
| Carrying Capacity | is the largest number of individuals of one species that an ecosystem can support over time |
| Overpopulation | when a population's size grows so large that it causes damage to the environment |