#5 Biodiversity, Habitats, and Ecosystems

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A selection of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to biodiversity, habitats, and ecosystems.

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Biodiversity

The variety of life on Earth, encompassing all living organisms. The richness and complexity of life across all levels, from genes to entire ecosystems.

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Biome

A region of the world characterized by its resident life, environment, and climate.

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Ecosystem

A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment in a particular area.

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Habitat

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

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Carbon Sink

Natural environments that absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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Species Loss

The reduction in the number of species in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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Eutrophication

The enrichment of water bodies with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae.

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Ecotourism

Responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment and improving the well-being of local people.

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Wetlands

Areas where water covers the soil or is present near the surface; crucial for biodiversity and ecosystem services.

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Climate Change

Significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time.

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Biotic Factors

Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants and animals.

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Abiotic Factors

Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms.

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Food Security

The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.

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Genetic Diversity

The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.

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Ocean Acidification

The decrease in pH of the Earth's oceans caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.