Population and Ecosystems

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What is the term for nonliving components in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the balance of internal systems in an organism called?

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Homeostasis

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What do we call a system of interacting organisms and nonliving factors in a specific area?

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Ecosystem

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What is any biotic or abiotic part of an ecosystem that controls the size of the population?

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Limiting factor

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What term describes something that is harmful?

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Detrimental

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What is the term for living components in an ecosystem?

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Biotic

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What is the maximum population size that an environment can sustain?

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Carrying capacity

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What is the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment?

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Homeostasis

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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What do we call species that are originally from a specific area?

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Native species

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What is the term for species that are introduced to an area and cause harm?

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Invasive species