Science Vocabulary Review

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What term refers to an environmental factor that is harmful to the health of ecosystems and living organisms?

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Harmful

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What are the remains or traces of organisms from a past geological age preserved in rock called?

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Fossil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What term describes the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and bacteria?

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Biotic

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What is the term for a natural formation where a river meets an ocean, often creating new land?

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Delta

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What is the process by which an organism changes or adjusts in response to its environment to increase its chances of survival?

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Adaptation

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What is the term for non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, air, and minerals?

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Abiotic

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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

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the term for the gradual change in species composition in a given area over time?

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Ecological succession

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What is the term for a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit?

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Mutualism