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A characteristic that helps an organism to adjust to and survive in its environment
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adaptation
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Material that microorganisms and fungi break down
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biodegradable
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An animal that gets its energy by eating producers (plants) or other consumers (animals)
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consumer
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Organisms such as bacteria and mushrooms that help break down dead matter to get the energy they need.
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decomposer
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The clearing of large numbers of trees.
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deforestation
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The series of steps by which energy moves through an ecosystem starting with producers.
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food chain
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A device that makes very small object appear larger.
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microscope
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A creature that feeds off other creatures in order to survive.
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parasite
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An organism that uses light energy from the sun to make food. Most producers are green plants.
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producer
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A tool used for measuring tempurature
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thermometer
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To study data and observations.
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Analyze
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A way to organize and display data using bars to indicate measurements.
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Bar graph
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Energy formed by molecules reacting to one another.
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Chemical energy
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A decision based on data or other evidence.
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Conclusion
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Information collected as part of an investigation, including observations and measurements.
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Data
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The form of energy that is present in electtrical cicuits and currents.
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Electricity
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The system of glands that produces horomones and regulates body functions.
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Endocrine System
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The number of vibrations a sound wave creates over time.
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Frequency
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Interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.
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Food web
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A statement that you can test to discover if its true.
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Hypothesis
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