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What is an estuary?

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A partially enclosed coastal area where a river meets the sea and seawater mixes with fresh water. It is also known as the marine ecosystem nursery.

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What is climate?

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The general pattern of atmospheric conditions in a given area over periods ranging from decades to thousands of years.

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What is a rain shadow?

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An arid region on the leeward side of a mountain when prevailing winds flow up and over a high mountain, dropping moisture on the windward side.

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Define ecosystem diversity.

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The variety of ecosystems within a given area, including the different species and their interactions.

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What is a biome?

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A large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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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, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is a food web?

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A complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow.

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native species that spreads widely in a new habitat, often causing harm to native species and ecosystems.