Radience

Competition in Ecosystems MS-LS2-1

NGSS

the largest population that an environment can support

The Largest Population That An Environment Can Support.

Carrying Capacity

Carrying Capacity Simple Definition

the struggle between two or more living things for the same limited resource

The Struggle Between Two Or More Living Things For The Same Limited Resource.

Competition

Competition Simple Definition

all the living and nonliving things interacting in an area

All The Living And Nonliving Things Interacting In An Area.

Ecosystem

Ecosystem Simple Definition

the food energy transfer between organisms in an ecosystem

The Food Energy Transfer Between Organisms In An Ecosystem.

Food Chain

Food Chain Simple Definition

a model of overlapping food chains in an ecosystem

A Model Of Overlapping Food Chains In An Ecosystem.

Food Web

Food Web Simple Definition

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

An Environmental Factor That Limits Population Growth, For Example, A Drought.

Limiting Factor

Limiting Factor Simple Definition

all the organisms of the same species living in the same area

All The Organisms Of The Same Species Living In The Same Area.

Population

Population Simple Definition

a step in the food chain or food web

A Step In The Food Chain Or Food Web.

Trophic Level

Trophic Level Simple Definition

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