Radience

Ecosystems Adaptations and Environment 3-LS4-3

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a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment

Adaptation explained in an easy to understand way.

all the living and nonliving things interacting in an area

Ecosystem explained in an easy to understand way.

the place where an organism lives

Habitat explained in an easy to understand way.

an environmental factor that limits population growth, for example, a drought

An environmental factor that limits population growth, for example, a drought

Limiting factor

An environmental factor that limits population growth, for example, a drought. Limiting factor. A limiting factor is something in nature that keeps plants or animals from growing too much.

the role an animal or plant plays in its habitat

Niche explained in an easy to understand way.

an organism's ability to survive against unfavorable environmental factors

An organism's ability to survive against unfavorable environmental factors

Tolerance

An organism's ability to survive against unfavorable environmental factors. Tolerance. Tolerance is how well a living thing can handle challenges in its environment, like changes in temperature or food availability.

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