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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Definitions}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Ecology} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}The {\bf{scientific study}} of the {\bf{interations}} amoung {\bf{organisms}} and the {\bf{environment}}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Biotic} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}living (procuders, reducers)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Abiotic} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}nonliving (air,energy)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Environmentalism} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}The study of {\bf{ecological problems}} in the {\bf{human context}} (economics, morals)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Dynamic steady state} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}occurs when gains and losses are in balence (matter and energy)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Species Interactios}}  \tn
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\seqsplit{Predation} & an organism kills and consumes another \tn 
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\seqsplit{Amensalism} & when 2 specise living close to e ach other, one is negatively affected, but the other is unaffected \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Solar Energy Terms}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Electromagnetic Radiation} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Energy from the Sun; packed in particles called photons} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Photosynthetically active region} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}wavelengths of light that are suitable for photosysnthesis {\bf{400 nm}} (Violet) to {\bf{700 nm}}(red)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Chloroplasts} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}specialized cell organelles. Chlorophylls are pigments that absorb the light.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Light Reactions} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Dark Reactions} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}aka Calvin cycle, use {\bf{chemical energy}} and {\bf{CO2}} to make **sugar} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Photorespiration} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}{\bf{RuBP}} combines with a molecule of {\bf{O2}}, resulting in {\bf{CO2}} and {\bf{loss of energy}}. reverses the gains made by photosynthesis} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{CO2 + RuBP -\textgreater{} 2 G3P \newline % Row Count 1 (+ 1)
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Radiation} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}the emmision of electromagnetic energy by a surface} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Conduction} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}the transfer of the kinetic energy of heat between substances in contact} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Convection} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}the transfer of heat by movement of liquidds and gases} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Evaporation} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}water goes from liquid to gas. removes heat from a surface} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{large organisms lose and gain heat} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}{\bf{less rapidly}} than smaller organisms due to surface area} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{When temps vary} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}it is {\bf{easier}} for a lerge animal to maintain a constant internal temperature} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Thermal Inertia} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}the resistance to a change in temp due to a large body volume} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{individual =\textgreater{}population =\textgreater{}community =\textgreater{}ecosystem =\textgreater{}landscape =\textgreater{}biosphere} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Individual approach} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}understands how {\bf{adaptations}} enable it to survive} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Population approach} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}examines {\bf{variation}} in the number, density, and composition of individuals} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}understands {\bf{diversity and interactions}} of organisms living in the same place} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Ecosystem approach} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}describes the {\bf{storage}} and {\bf{transfer}} on energy and matter} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Biosphere approach} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Examines {\bf{movements of energy}} and chemicals over the earths surface} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}place or physical setting in which organism lives} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Examples} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}freshwater, coastal, forests, deserts} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}range of conditions tolerated, resources required. No 2 species have the same niche} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}different insects prefer to feed on different plants that might be in the same field} \tn 
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Thermal Optima & the temperature in which an organism best performs \tn 
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Its determined by the properties of an organism & e.g. enzymes and lipids, body form, cells and tissues \tn 
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Temps that exceed thermal optima can hurt & e.g. Coral Bleaching \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{-Reverses the gains made by photosynthesis \newline % Row Count 1 (+ 1)
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-Rubisco has a greater tendency to react with O2 when {\bf{O2 concentration is high}}, {\bf{CO2 concentration is low}},or {\bf{temperature is high}} \newline % Row Count 7 (+ 3)
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{-adds a more efficient enzyme \newline % Row Count 1 (+ 1)
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\seqsplit{Homeotherms} & organisms that maintain constant temp. allows biochemical reactions to work most efficently (humans) \tn 
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 & Reptiles, amphibians, insects. tend to be smaller. \tn 
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Osmoregulation & mechanims organisms use to maintain a proper solute balance \tn 
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Hyperosmotic & tissue solute concentrations are {\bf{higher}} than surrounding water \tn 
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Salt Balance in mangroves & mangrove roots are in salt water, so its hard to take up the water with a high salt load. they have developed specal salt glands on leaves, their cells maintain high sugar, and roots exclude salt by active transport back into the water \tn 
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