Ecosystem and Related Concepts

Abiotic

• Living organisms in the environment.

• Nonliving things in the environment.

• Natural resources like water and air.

• Biological processes that occur in ecosystems.

Population

• A group of organisms of the same species.

• A collection of different species living together.

• The total number of individuals in a specific area.

• A group of organisms that cannot interbreed.

Niche

• The habitat of an organism.

• The role of an organism in its ecosystem.

• The physical characteristics of an organism.

• The diet of an organism.

Hibernation

• A short period of activity during winter.

• A long period of inactivity that is like sleep.

• A state of heightened alertness and energy.

• A seasonal migration to warmer climates.

Competition

• Struggle for resources in an ecosystem.

• A type of symbiotic relationship between species.

• The process of natural selection in evolution.

• A method of resource allocation in economics.

Camouflage

• A physical adaptation to keep an animal hidden.

• A method of communication among animals.

• A type of habitat for aquatic life.

• A technique used by predators to hunt.

Habitat

• The place where an organism lives.

• A type of food an organism consumes.

• A method of reproduction for organisms.

• A climate zone where organisms thrive.

Limiting Factors

• Food, water, shelter, and space for an organism.

• Temperature and humidity levels in an environment.

• Predators and competition for resources.

• Pollution and habitat destruction.

Biotic

• Non-living things in an environment.

• Living things in an environment.

• Elements that are part of the soil.

• Artificial objects created by humans.

Migration

• Moving to a new/different/warmer place to survive.

• Staying in one place for a long time.

• Traveling to a different country for vacation.

• Changing jobs without relocating.