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Biology Terms
All the terms from the beginning of the words
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Biology
10th Grade
05/18/2014

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Science
Definition
The process to understand the world around us.
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Biology
Definition
The study of life.
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Growth
Definition
An increase in size and the formation of new structures.
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Development
Definition
All of the changes that take place during life.
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Homeostasis
Definition
Maintaining internal body conditions suitable for the organism's environment.
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Adaptation
Definition
When an organism changes to suit its environment.
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Evolution
Definition
The gradual change of a population over time.
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Scientific Method
Definition
Steps that scientists use to gather information and answer questions.
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Theory
Definition
A hypothesis that is supported by a large body of scientific evidence.
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Independent Variable
Definition
The variable in an experiment that you can change.(x axis)
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Dependent Variable
Definition
The variable in an experiment that you can't directly change. (y axis)
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Ecology
Definition
The study of interactions among organisms and their environment.
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Species
Definition
Group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.
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Populations
Definition
Group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area and interbreed.
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Communities
Definition
Several populations that live together in an area.
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