WOD Quiz #14

define: variation

• Variation in evolution is the differences in traits among individuals in a population that contribute to natural selection.
• Variation in evolution describes the migration patterns of animals.
• Variation in evolution is the uniformity of traits within a population.
• Variation in evolution refers to the process of extinction of species.

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define: ecology

• Ecology is the study of human behavior.
• Ecology focuses solely on plant life.
• Ecology is the analysis of economic systems.
• Ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment.

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define: ecosystem

• A collection of plants in a garden.
• A type of weather pattern.
• A method of cooking food.
• An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

define: biome

• A biome is a large ecological area characterized by specific climate

• A biome is a scientific method for measuring temperature.
• A biome is a type of animal species.
• A biome is a small garden with various plants.

define: niche

• A niche refers to the physical size of an organism.
• A niche is a specific role or position of an organism or species in its environment.
• A niche is a synonym for habitat.
• A niche is a type of food chain.

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define: climate

• Climate is the long-term average of weather in a specific region.
• Climate is the study of atmospheric phenomena.
• Climate is the temperature at a specific time.
• Climate refers to daily weather patterns.

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define: geosphere

• The geosphere is the atmosphere surrounding the Earth.
• The geosphere is the solid Earth, including rocks, minerals, and soils.
• The geosphere refers to the Earth's water bodies.
• The geosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the planet.

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define: atmosphere

• The atmosphere is the core of a planet.
• The atmosphere is a solid layer beneath the Earth's surface.
• The atmosphere is a type of ocean found on Earth.
• The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding a planet.

define: decomposer

• A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead organic material.
• A decomposer is a microorganism that creates new organic material.
• A decomposer is an animal that hunts and eats other organisms.
• A decomposer is a type of plant that produces energy through photosynthesis.

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