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Theme B - Form & Function

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & diversity

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Pill

Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Keycap Digit One

Theme D - Continuity & Change

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	<li>Definition: A habitat is the place where a community, species, population, or individual organism lives.</li>
	<li>Fun Fact: &quot;Habitat&quot; comes from Latin and means &ldquo;he lives&rdquo; or &ldquo;she lives&rdquo;.</li>
	<li>Zooming In: It&#39;s not just about the geographic location. Think of it like your address and the type of house you live in!</li>
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	<li>Geographical Location: Where in the world it is.</li>
	<li>Type of Place: The environmental conditions and the kind of ecosystem.</li>
	<li>Position within the Ecosystem: Where exactly does the organism hang out within its ecosystem?</li>
	<li>Who&rsquo;s Living There?: A habitat can be for a single organism, an entire population, or even a community of species.</li>
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	<li>Where? High up in the Alps and other European mountains.</li>
	<li>Unique Conditions
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		<li>🌨️ Covered in snow throughout winter.</li>
		<li>🌞 Short but intense sunlight periods during growing season.</li>
		<li>🌱 Very few other plant competitors.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Soil Diaries: Loves acidic soils that are moist but have good drainage.</li>
</ul>

Imagine you were describing your house. Sure, you&#39;d mention your address (that&#39;s the geographical location). But you&#39;d also talk about the kind of house it is, how warm or cold it is, if it&#39;s noisy because it&#39;s next to a highway or if you have lots of neighbors (that&#39;s the type of place and position within the ecosystem). And if you shared your house with siblings, pets, or even plants, that&#39;s the whole community in your habitat!

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So, next time you see a plant or animal, remember, it&#39;s not just WHERE it is, but also WHAT surrounds it and WHO it shares space with! 🏡🌱🐕🦜🦎👩&zwj;👩&zwj;👧&zwj;👦

Understanding Habitats Where Life Thrives in Nature

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Higher Level

Biology HL

Theme B - Form & Function

Understanding Habitats Where Life Thrives in Nature

Table of content

What is a habitat? 🌍

Different perspectives of a habitat 🔎

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Theme B - Form & Function

Understanding Habitats Where Life Thrives in Nature

Table of content

What is a habitat? 🌍

Different perspectives of a habitat 🔎

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