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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.
Biome
A region of the world characterized by its resident life, environment, and climate.
Ecosystem
A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment in a particular area.
Habitat
The natural home or environment of a plant, animal, or other organism.
Carbon Sink
Natural environments that absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Species Loss
The reduction in the number of species in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Eutrophication
The enrichment of water bodies with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae.
Ecotourism
Responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment and improving the well-being of local people.
Wetlands
Areas where water covers the soil or is present near the surface; crucial for biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Climate Change
Significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time.
Biotic Factors
Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants and animals.
Abiotic Factors
Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms.
Food Security
The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
Genetic Diversity
The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.
Ocean Acidification
The decrease in pH of the Earth's oceans caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.