Matter And Energy In The Environment

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Ecosystem

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all the living things and nonliving things in a given area

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Biotic Factors

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the living things in an ecosystem

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Abioic Factors

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the nonliving things in an ecosystem, such as sunlight and water

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Climate

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descrives average weather conditions in an area over time

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Atmosphere

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is the layer of gases that surrounds Earth

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Evaporation

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is the process during which liquid water changes into a gas called water vapor

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Condensation

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is the process during which water vapor changes into a liquid water

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Precipitation

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water that falls from clouds to Earth's surface

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Nitrogen Fixation

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the process that changes atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen compounds that are usable by living thngs

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Photosynthesis

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is a series of chemical reactions that convert light energy, water, and carbon dioxide into the food energy molecule glucose and give off oxygen

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Chemosynthesis

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is the process during which producers use chemical energy in matter rather than light energy and make food

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Food Chain

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is a model that shows how energy flows in an ecosystem through feeding relationships