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What is an Ecosystem?
a place where living things and the enviornment live together
What is a biome?
A large area of land or water with similar weather and plants
What is a habitat?
the natural home of a plant or animal
What is an organism?
any living thing - a plant, animal, or insect
What is a rainforest?
A hot, wet forest with many tall trees and a lot of rain
What is a desert?
A very dry area with little rain, often hot and sandy
What is a grassland?
A flat, open area covered with grass and few trees
What is a tundra?
A very cold, flat area where the ground is frozen
What is an ocean?
A very large area of salt water
What is climate?
The normal weather in a place over many years
What is population?
The number of animals or plants living in one area
Species
A group of living things that are the same type
Adaptation
A special body part or behaviour that helps an animal survive
What is a predator
An animal that hunts and eats other animals
Prey
An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal
Survive
To stay alive, especially in difficult conditions
