An adaptation that enhances chances of survival for both predators and prey
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Carnivore
A meat eating wild animal
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Carrion
The body and flesh of a dead animal
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Carrying capacity
Largest number of individuals (plants or animals) of a population that a environment can support
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Central Valley
A huge basin with the Sierras and Coast Ranges on either side. Also the major drainage for most of California's rivers.
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Chaparral
An unusual foothill habitat or biotic zone of the Sierra Nevada and Coastal Range. Mostly covered with scrub of entangled evergreen bushes and only a...
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Climate Change
Refers to any significant change or pattern of change in the measures of Earth's climate.
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Climate change can include...
temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, etc.
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The main cause of climate change is...
the increased release of green house gasses and carbon dioxide.
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Carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere is caused mainly by...
the burning of fossil fuels, oil, coal, natural gas.
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Colony
Individual organisms of the same species living or breeding closely together usually for the benefit of all.
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Competition
The struggle between organisms to survive in a habitat with limited resources.
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Plants compete for...
sunlight, space, minerals and water.
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Animals compete for...
Food, mates and territory
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Coniferous
Evergreen trees that produce seed-bearing cones and have thin leaves shaped like needles.
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Conservation
The responsible stewardship of lands to protect, preserve, and enhance natural ecosystems - while at the same time considering human needs and impacts...
