Interactions of Living Things

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What is an animal called that hunts and kills its own food?

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predator

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What term describes a species that can harm the environment, the economy, and human health?

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invasive species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What are the non-living factors in the environment called?

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Abiotic factors

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the term for the place in an ecosystem where an organism lives?

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habitat

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What happens to the prey population if a predator is removed from an ecosystem?

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the prey population will increase

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the term for organisms that are hunted and eaten by predators?

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prey

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What is the relationship called when two species compete for the same resources?

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competition

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What is the term for a species that has a crucial role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community?

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keystone species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What are the living components of an ecosystem called?

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biotic factors

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

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biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5