Populations and Ecosystems
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Barbara White
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Observation Noun
[ob-zur-vay-shun]
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Observation
The act of gathering factual information using the five senses, such as sight, touch, smell, hearing, and taste.
Example: A student observes a reaction using senses, illustrating scientific observation.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Inference Noun
[in-fer-ens]
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Inference
An explanation or conclusion that is drawn from evidence and reasoning based on observations and prior knowledge.
Example: Students use clues from a story to infer the identity of a stranger, demonstrating how inferences are drawn from evidence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Species Noun
[spee-sheez]
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Species
A fundamental category of classification for a group of similar organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
Example: The image shows two species of crows that can interbreed to produce hybrids, illustrating the concept of species and fertile offspring.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Genus Noun
[jee-nus]
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Genus
A principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family, grouping together closely related species of organisms.
Example: This diagram shows where 'Genus' fits in the biological classification system, between 'Family' and 'Species'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Phylum Noun
[fy-lum]
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Phylum
A major classification group for living things that ranks above class and below kingdom in the biological hierarchy.
Example: The image shows 'Phylum' as part of the biological classification hierarchy, helping students understand its place above 'Class' and below 'Kingdom'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Ecosystem Noun
[ee-koh-sis-tum]
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Ecosystem
A biological community where living organisms interact with each other and with their non-living physical environment.
Example: This image shows a pond ecosystem where fish, plants, and water interact, demonstrating how living and non-living things coexist.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Abiotic Factor Noun
[ay-by-ot-ik fak-ter]
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Abiotic Factor
The non-living chemical and physical parts of an ecosystem that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems.
Example: The sun and rain are abiotic factors that influence ecosystems by providing light and water.
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