Science

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Ecology

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The study of organisms and their interactions with each other and the environment.

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Sustainability

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The ability of populations of organisms to continue to live, to interact and to reproduce indefinitely in an environment.

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Biotic

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A living organism or component.

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Herbivores

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A consumer that only eats producers.

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Scavengers

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A consumer who eats the remains of dead animals.

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Mutualism

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A relationship between two organisms where both organisms benefit.

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Habitat

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The natural home or environment of an animal, plant or other organism.

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Symbiosis

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A close interaction between two different species in which members of one species live in, on, or near members of another species.

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Atmosphere

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Layer of gases that surround the Earth.

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Atmosphere

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Layer of gases that surround the Earth.

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Nutrients

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Chemicals that are needed by living things and are continually cycled through ecosystems.

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Transpiration

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Water vapour released into the atmosphere from plants.

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Fungicides

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A chemical that destroys fungus.

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Fungicides

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A chemical that destroys fungus.

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Bio accumulation

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The gradual accumulation of of substances such as pesticides and toxins.

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Bioamplification

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The increase in the concentration of a substance as it moves up the food chain.

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Alien species

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Species that have entered an environment that is not their own.

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Canopy fogging

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Used to sample insects. Scientists spray trees with pesticides and catch insects in a net when they fall.

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Netting

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A fine net used to collect birds, insects, bats and aquatic organisms. Once captured they are identified and released.

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Netting

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A fine net used to collect birds, insects, bats and aquatic organisms. Once captured they are identified and released.

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Extirpated

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The species doesn’t live in one geographic area however it continues to live in another area.

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Ecological Footprint

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A measure of the impact of an individual on the environment.

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In situ conservation

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The conservation of species in their natural habitat. Usually involves protecting the habitat.

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Organism

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An animal, plant or single celled life form.

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Organism

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An animal, plant or single celled life form.

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Biodiversity

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The number of different types of organisms in an area.

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Organism

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An animal, plant or single celled life form.

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Biodiversity

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The number of different types of organisms in an area.

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Ecological systems

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A complex organization of an ecosystem which follows a hierarchy system.

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Carnivores

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Consumers who eat other consumers.

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Parasites

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An organism that lives in/on another organism. It steals the host’s nutrients.

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Communalism

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A relationship between two organisms where one organism benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefits.

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Niche

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The role or position a species has in it’s environment.

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Biosphere

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The part of the Earth where life exists.

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Respiration

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Water vapour released into the atmosphere through our breathe.

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Evaporation

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Water vapour released into the air through bodies of water.

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Runoff

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The draining of water from the surface of an area of land, a building or structure.

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Native species

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Species who live in their natural habitat.

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Invasive species

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Species who do not live in their natural habitat and in return cause harm to other organisms.

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Competition

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When two or more organisms compete for the same resources in a given habitat.

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Predator

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Organism that eats the prey.

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Quadrat sampling

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An area is marked with a square made of plastic stakes is placed on the ground, and different species are counted within their quadrant.

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Biodiversity hotspot

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An area where there is an exceptionally large number of species in a small area.

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Habitat fragmentation

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A process where large and contiguous habitats get divided into smaller, isolated patches of habitats.

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Threatened species

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Species that are vulnerable to endangerment because there is a small decline.

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Environment

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All living and non living things that exist on earth.

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Environment

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All living and non living things that exist on earth.

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Ecological study

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Investigate how environmental factors affect individual organisms. The 2 main factors are biotic and abiotic factors.

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Producer

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An organism that makes its own food.

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Omnivores

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Consumers who consume both producers and other consumers.

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Detreitovers

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Consumers that feed on organic matter which include remains of dead animals and animal waste.

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Parasitism

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A relationship between two organisms where one organism benefits while the other is harmed.

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Hydrosphere

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All the water on Earth.

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Acquifer

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Underground bodies of water.

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Acquifer

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Underground bodies of water.

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Eutrophication

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Excessive richness of nutrients in a body of water frequently due to runoff from the land.

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Acquifer

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Underground bodies of water.

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Eutrophication

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Excessive richness of nutrients in a body of water frequently due to runoff from the land.

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Herbicide

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A substance that is toxic to plants.

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Prey

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Organism that is consumed.

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Carrying capacity

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The number of organisms or species an ecosystem can hold.

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Population density

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Number of individual organisms that live in a certain area.

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Conservation

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The management and protection of biodiversity.

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Extinction

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No more living members of a certain species exists.

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Special concern

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Species that does not meet criteria for endangerment yet, but is vulnerable to decline.

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Environmental stewardship

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A way of acting that involves taking personal responsibility for the care and management for something.

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Abiotic

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A non living factor or organism.

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Consumer

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An organism which consumes another organism.

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Decomposers

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Special group of consumers that do not consume matter directly. Instead they release a chemical into the soil which breaks down matter and absorb the nutrients, and release it back into the soil. Important because they complete a full cycle.

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Species

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A group of individuals or living things that interbreed usually sharing similar characteristics.

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Mimicry

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An technique predators and prey use that involves looking like another species to fool its predators/prey.

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Mimicry

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An technique predators and prey use that involves looking like another species to fool its predators/prey.

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Lithosphere

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The Earths, rigid, solid outer layer.

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Limiting nutrient

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A nutrient which prevents growth with their a sense.

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Limiting nutrient

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A nutrient which prevents growth with their a sense.

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Pesticides

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A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms.

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Insecticides

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A substance used to kill insects.

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Open population

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Dynamic ecosystems which can add and remove species.

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Open population

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Dynamic ecosystems which can add and remove species.

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Closed population

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The members of the population are fixed, no new species are added or removed.

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Open population

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Dynamic ecosystems which can add and remove species.

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Closed population

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The members of the population are fixed, no new species are added or removed.

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Birth potential

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The maximum number of offspring per birth.

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Procreation

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The number of times that a species reproduces each year.

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Procreation

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The number of times that a species reproduces each year.

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Mass extinction

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A widespread and rapid decrease in the world’s biodiversity.

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Procreation

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The number of times that a species reproduces each year.

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Mass extinction

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A widespread and rapid decrease in the world’s biodiversity.

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At risk species

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When populations of a species decrease over time, the species may be at risk.

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Endangered species

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Species lives in the wild however it is facing imminent extinction or expirtation.

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Endangered species

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Species lives in the wild however it is facing imminent extinction or expirtation.

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Ex situ conservation

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A way of conserving a species which involves taking it out of its natural habitat and placing it in a zoo or natural reserve.