Basic Concepts and Terminology

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Chlorophyll

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A green pigment found in plants that helps them absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

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Nutrients

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Substances that provide essential nourishment for growth and maintenance of living organisms.

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Hydroponics

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A method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water instead.

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Producers

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Organisms, like plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis.

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Consumers

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Organisms that obtain energy by eating other living things, such as animals and plants.

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Aspect

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A particular part or feature of a situation, idea, or problem.

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Maintain

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To keep something in good condition or to preserve it over time.

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Government

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The group of people with the authority to govern a country or community.

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Council

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A group of people convened for advice or decision-making, often within a community or organization.

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Economy

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The system by which goods and services are produced, distributed, and consumed in a society.