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Chapter 22 Section 1/2 Vocab
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Biology
10th Grade
12/01/2010

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Geosphere
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earths rock interior that extends from the molten center of the planets core to the solid surface of its crust
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hydrosphere
Definition
the portion of earth that is water
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atmosphere
Definition
mixture of gases that surrounds earth
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biosphere
Definition
part of earth where life exists
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Greenhouse Effect
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atmosphere ability to trap heat
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Biodiversity
Definition
the variety of forms of life in an area
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Species Diversity
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reflected by both species richness and species evenness
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Genetic Diversity
Definition
amount of variation in the genetic material within all members of a population
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Pollution
Definition
caused by substances that cause unintended harm into air, water, or soil.
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Smog
Definition
water vapor mixed with chemicals that result from human activities
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Chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs
Definition
human made chemical
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Acid Precipitation
Definition
some air pollutants combine with water in the atmosphere and form acids
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Biological magnification
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a process in which chemicals become more concentrated in an organism the higher on a food chain that organism is
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Extinction
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The death of every member of a species
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Keystone Species
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Extinction of keystone species has serious and sometimes unknown effects on ecosystems.
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Sustainability
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the ability to meet human needs in such a way that a human population can survive Earths renewable resources and capacities our own needs and the needs of Earths other living species
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