Key Vocabulary
•Species – a large group of the same organism which reproduce with each other •Traits – a distinguishing characteristic or quality •Organism – an individual animal, plant or single-celled life form. •Adapted – the way an organism looks, behaves, or is built that best suits them for survival •Camouflage – hide or disguise •Mutation – genetic change that causes new and different characteristics •Population– a particular group of organisms living in the same area •Subsequent Populations – coming after, the next generation •Biodiversity – the variety of life in the world, a habitat, or an ecosystem •Abundant – a large quantity •Extinct – having no living members •Tolerance – the range of conditions an organism can withstand Short Term Impact •Occurs quickly •Affects organisms immediately •Behavior of the organism changes •Effects usually lasts five years or less Examples •Droughts •Flooding •Volcanic Eruptions •Pollution •Controlled Forest Fires •Smog •Blizzards Long Term Impact Occurs slowly over time Affects organisms over subsequent generations Causes physical changes in DNA of the organism Can cause extinction of species Examples •Deforestation •Urbanization •Climate Change •Radioactive waste pollution Comments are closed.
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Erik E. Mason
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