Environmental Changes 5th Grade

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What is the term for an increase in the number of individuals of a given species over what its ecosystem can sustain?

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Overpopulation

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What does the term 'impact' refer to in environmental science?

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To directly affect or change.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Define 'environment' in the context of ecology.

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The space, conditions, and all the living and nonliving things around an organism.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is 'carrying capacity'?

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The maximum population size that can be sustained by a given environment.

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What is a 'population' in ecological terms?

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All the interacting members of a species in a single area.

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What is the relationship between overpopulation and ecosystem health?

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Overpopulation can lead to resource depletion, habitat destruction, and negative impacts on other species.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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How does 'impact' relate to environmental changes?

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Impact refers to the effects that human activities or natural events have on the environment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What factors can influence the carrying capacity of an environment?

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Availability of resources, habitat space, and environmental conditions.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What are the components of an environment?

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Both living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) factors.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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How can understanding population dynamics help in conservation efforts?

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It helps in managing species populations to prevent overpopulation and ensure ecosystem balance.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5