Ecosystem Vocabulary

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What is a biome?

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A large scale ecosystem characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is a population?

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All of one type of organism living in a specific area.

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What is a community in ecology?

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All the different populations living in an ecosystem at the same time.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and climate.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural environment where an organism lives and grows.

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What is a niche?

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The role or function of an organism within its ecosystem, including its habitat and interactions.

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What is the difference between a biome and an ecosystem?

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A biome is a larger area with similar climate and organisms, while an ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their environment.

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What is a desert biome?

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The driest biome, characterized by very low rainfall and extreme temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4