Section 1 Vocabulary Review Ecosystems and Environmental Change

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Section 1: Vocabulary Review Ecosystems and Environmental Change • Ecosystem: A community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. o Sentence: All components within an ecosystemare interconnected and rely on one another for balance. • Environmental change: An alteration in the surroundings that can affect the living conditions of organisms. o Sentence: A sudden environmental changecan disrupt the existing balance of a local habitat. • Survival: The ability of an organism to continue living, especially in challenging conditions. o Sentence: Specific traits often determine an organism's chances of survival when its surroundings change. • Vulnerable: Being in a state where an organism is at higher risk of being negatively impacted by changes. o Sentence: Populations with very limited resources are often more vulnerable to extinction. • Habitat: The specific place or type of environment where an organism naturally lives. o Sentence: Any significant damage to a habitatcan force the resident species to move or adapt. • Adaptation: A physical or behavioral trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment. o Sentence: A successful adaptation allows a s...