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10 Cards in this Set
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the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist
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BIOSPHERE |
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a material system in which mass or energy can be lost to or gained from the environment
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CLOSED SYSTEM |
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the role that a species plays in a ecosystem |
NICHE |
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a group of similar organisms living in the same region
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POPULATION |
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different species in the same region |
COMMUNITY |
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a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
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ECOSYSTEM |
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materials and energy are transferred between organisms and the exterior environment
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OPEN SYSTEM |
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a cycle that moves with the earth and the living things |
BIO GEOCHEMICAL CYCLE |
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a forest, ocean, or other natural environment viewed in terms of its ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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CARBON SINK |
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the accumulation of substances, such as pesticides, or other chemicals in an organism
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BIOACCUMULATION |
