LS: Unit 8

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Stability

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The ability of an ecosystem to remain balanced and resist change.

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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Biome

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A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat.

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Succession

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The process by which the structure of a biological community evolves over time.

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Primary succession

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The series of community changes which occur on an entirely new habitat which has never been colonized before.

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Secondary succession

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The series of community changes which take place on a previously colonized, but disturbed or damaged habitat.

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Ecosystems services

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The benefits humans freely gain from the natural environment and properly functioning ecosystems.

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Natural Resources

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Materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain.

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Renewable Resource

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A resource which can be used repeatedly and replaced naturally.

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Nonrenewable resource

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A resource that does not renew itself at a sufficient rate for sustainable economic extraction.