Unit 2: Forest Fires

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Forest/wildfire fire

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A natural event involving the uncontrolled burning of vegetation in forested areas.

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Drought

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A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

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Photosynthesis

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Processes by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy

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Autotrophic nutrition

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The process by which organisms produce their own food from inorganic substances.

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Producer

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An organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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Organelle

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A specialized subunit within a cell that has a specific function.

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Chloroplasts

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Organelles found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.

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Chlorophyll

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A green pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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Adapted

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Having characteristics that enhance an organism's ability to survive in a particular environment.

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Terrestrial

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Relating to the land or earth.