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disappearance of ALL members of a species |
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| What do all living things need to survive? |
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living space food water shelter
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| What is one reason that many offspring may not survive? |
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| because members of a species must compete for the resources (food, water, shelter) in their living space |
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| How can human activities affect other organisms? |
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hunting building roads and buildings cutting down trees pollution
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harmful materials from factories and cars that polutes the air, water, and land |
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| Why do organisms become extinct? |
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| They are unable to adapt (change) to changes in their environment. |
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organisms that face the danger of becoming extinct |
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| Name some endangered species. |
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giant panda grizzly bear whooping crane elephant humpback whale
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| Name some extinct species. |
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