Organisms and Environments Flashcards

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Ecosystem

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

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Interaction in an ecosystem

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The way in which living and non-living things affect each other

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What is an organism?

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Any individual living thing, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism

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What does it mean to survive?

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To continue living or existing, especially in difficult conditions

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What is a fossil?

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A preserved remain or trace of ancient organisms

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What is an imprint in the context of fossils?

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A mark or impression left by an organism, often found in rocks

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What is a model in scientific terms?

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A representation or simulation of a real-world process or system

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What does "cause & effect" refer to?

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The relationship between events where one event leads to another

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What is the environment?

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The surroundings or conditions in which an organism lives, including both biotic and abiotic factors

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What is evidence in scientific investigations?

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Information or signs that help to prove or disprove something