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What is a temperate zone?

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A climate zone located between the tropic and the polar circles, characterized by moderate temperatures.

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What is an ecosystem?

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All of the living and non-living things that interact with each other in an environment.

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What is an endangered species?

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A species whose population is so small that it is in danger of extinction.

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What is a polar zone?

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A climate zone characterized by very little precipitation and extremely cold temperatures.

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What is an environment?

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An area that includes all living organisms and the surrounding physical features such as air, water, soil, weather, and landforms.

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What defines a community in ecology?

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A group of different species that live together in one area.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area.

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What is climate?

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The long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.