env systems fall final 24-25

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What does it mean if a population is evenly distributed?

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Individuals are spaced out evenly across the environment, often due to uniform resource availability.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The central core of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle, made of rock.

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What is a niche?

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The role and position a species has in its environment, including all its interactions with biotic and abiotic factors.

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What is the geosphere?

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The solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is a community in ecology?

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All the different populations that live together in a specific area.