Environmental Science Review for chapters 1-3

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Group of different species that live and interact in the same area

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Community

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A __________ is the preserved remains of a life form that once lived.

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Fossils

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The largest classification of organisms in taxonomy. All 3 in this category.

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Domain

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The measurement of ________ tells you how much moisture is in the air

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Humidity

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Water forming on a bathroom mirror after a hot shower is an example of __________________.

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Condensation

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The process by which plants release water vapor into the air is called _____________.

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Transpiration

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The term for the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem is known as _____________.

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Biodiversity

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A __________ is a system of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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Ecosystem

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The gradual process by which ecosystems change and develop over time is called _____________.

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Ecological succession

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The role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem is referred to as its _____________.

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