Chapter 20 Vocab

Front

Part of Earth that supports life

Back

Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

Organisms of the same species living together

Back

Population

Front

All species populations living together

Back

Community

Front

Place where an organism lives

Back

Habitat

Front

Restricts population size

Back

Limiting Factor

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

Largest number of individuals a species an ecosystem can support

Back

Carrying Capacity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

Demand for resources like food, water, and shelter

Back

Competition

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

Size of a population vs. available space

Back

Population Density

Front

Potential growth of a population in ideal conditions

Back

Biotic Potential

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Front

Offspring produced over time

Back

Birthrate