Terms
What is a Species?
A group of organisms that are able to reproduce and have young that are also able to reproduce
The process of converting waste materials into new products to reduce the consumption of raw resources, decrease energy usage, and minimize environmental impact.
Recycling
Clothing
Want
Social Need
used by deer to showcase their dominance
Antlers
Flower & Bee
Mutualism
What is A Community?
Populations of different species that live and interact in the same time.
Involves breaking down organic waste like food scraps and yard debris into nutrient-rich soil, which can be used to improve plant growth
Composting
Vacation
Want
Bats use this to track prey in the dead of night
Echo Location
Flea & Cat
Parasitism
What is an Ecosystem?
Any place on Earth where living things interact with other living things and non-living things
Refers to the use of goods, services, and resources by individuals or societies, which can impact the environment
Consuming
Medicine
Need
Fat reserves on Camels to help provide them with much needed nutrients
Their Humps
Mosquito & Human
Parasitism
What is a Population?
All individuals of the same species that live and interact in the same place
The improper disposal of waste in public spaces, which harms wildlife, pollutes ecosystems, and contributes to environmental degradation.
Littering
Groceries
Need
Hummingbird
Robin & Tree
Commensalism
Difference between Abiotic and Biotic Factors?
Abiotic is non-living and Biotic are living factors.
The process of burning waste materials at high temperatures to reduce their volume and mass. It can generate energy in the form of heat or electricity.
$100
Want
Unique physical adaptation that Humans have
Standing upright
Dog & Human
Commensalism