Ecosystems Lesson 6 Vocabulary flashcards

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Environment

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A living thing’s surroundings, including other living things and non-living parts like soil, water, and air

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Oxygen

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A type of gas that plants release and animals breathe in

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Nutrient

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A substance that living things need to grow and stay healthy

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Fertilizer

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A material that contains nutrients to help plants grow

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Runoff

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Water that moves across a surface, often carrying materials with it

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Algae

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Tiny living things in water that produce their own food, like plants do

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Algae bloom

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A quick increase in the amount of algae growing in an area

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Advantage

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Something that is good or increases the chances of success

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Disadvantage

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Something that is bad or reduces the chances of success