Ecosystems Review

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A large geographical area with similar climates and ecosystems.

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biome

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Living parts of the environment.

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biotic factor

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Any biotic or abiotic factor that causes a population to decrease.

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limiting factor

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Non-living parts of the environment.

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abiotic factor

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A structure or behavior that helps an organism survive and function better in its environment.

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adaptation

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When a seed begins to sprout.

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germination

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A period of inactivity for a plant or seed so that it does not grow in order to survive unfavorable environmental conditions.

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dormancy

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Plant growth in response to a stimulus:

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tropism

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These are the final links of the energy cycle; they return nutrients to the environment.

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decomposer

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Consumers that eat plants and animals are:

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omnivores