L.3.1 Vocab

Front

Max individuals an area can support without depletion

Back

Carrying Capacity

Front

Limiting factor for population growth

Back

Space

Front

Breaks down dead organisms, affected by low oxygen and moisture.

Back

Decomposer

Front

All living things in an ecosystem (e.g., plants, animals)

Back

Biotic Factors

Front

Occurs when organisms in an ecosystem compete for resources like food, shelter, water, sunlight, and space.

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Competition

Front

NONliving things in an ecosystem (e.g., water, soil, temperature)

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Abiotic Factors

Front

Contributes to the energy cycle

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Climate

Front

All organisms of a species in the same place at the same time

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Population

Front

DECREASES during severe drought

Back

Crop Yield

Front

Group of organisms sharing characteristics and able to breed

Back

Species