Understanding God's World Flashcard 10

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What is the term for the level of salt in saltwater habitats?

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Salinity

Front

What do we call a community of organisms interacting with their physical environment?

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Ecosystem

Front

What describes the weather conditions an area receives over time?

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Climate

Front

What is an animal that eats only plants called?

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Herbivore

Front

What is the term for an animal at the top of its food chain with no natural enemies?

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Apex predator

Front

What is the term for a large region characterized by specific climate and ecosystems?

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Biome

Front

What do we call the natural home or environment of an organism?

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Habitat

Front

What is the term for animals that eat both plants and animals?

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Omnivore

Front

What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis

Front

What is the term for a group of ecosystems that share similar climates and organisms?

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Biome