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Pill

Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & Diversity

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Page Facing Up

Theme B - Form & Function

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Keycap Digit One

Theme D - Continuity & Change

🌍 Big Idea: Just like how a party might have too many guests for the pizza and soda, our planet has a limit to how many organisms it can support. This is because everything &ndash; from pizza to oxygen &ndash; is in limited supply!

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	<li>What are Resources? 🍕🍃🌊
	<ul>
		<li>Stuff like water, oxygen, food, and space that populations need to live.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Bigger Population = Bigger Appetite!
	<ul>
		<li>More members in a population mean more mouths to feed! So, more resources are needed.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Not Everything is Unlimited! 🛒
	<ul>
		<li>Ever been to a store and found the last chocolate bar? Resources can be scarce like that.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Why Compete?
	<ul>
		<li>If resources like your favorite chocolate bar (or water or food) become rare, organisms in a population will fight for it.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Too Many Guests, Too Little Pizza!
	<ul>
		<li>Imagine having a pizza party and too many friends come over. Some might not get a slice. Similarly, if a population gets too big, some members might not get enough resources. These unlucky ones might not survive. 🍕💔</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

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	<li>
	Defining Carrying Capacity

	<ul>
		<li>Just like the max number of people you&#39;d invite to a sleepover to fit comfortably in your room, environments have a max number of individuals they can support. This number = Carrying Capacity!</li>
	</ul>
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	<li>
	What Determines the Party Limit (or Carrying Capacity)?

	<ul>
		<li>Typically, one or a few resources set the limit. Think of it as the number of sleeping bags or the amount of popcorn you have for your movie night.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

For Plants: 🌱

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	<li>Sunlight (plants need it to photosynthesize).</li>
	<li>Nutrients in the soil (plants&#39; food).</li>
	<li>Water (plants gotta drink too).</li>
</ul>

For Animals: 🐅

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	<li>Food availability (an essential energy source).</li>
	<li>Water (essential for survival).</li>
	<li>Shelter (places to live &amp; hide from predators).</li>
</ul>

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	<li>
	Deer in a Forest: 🦌🌲

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		<li>If a forest has lots of food (like plants), the deer population might grow. But, if the plants become scarce, there won&#39;t be enough food for all the deer. Some deer might starve, causing the population to decrease. The forest&#39;s carrying capacity for deer depends on the amount of food available!</li>
	</ul>
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	<li>
	Fish in an Aquarium: 🐟🐠

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		<li>Imagine putting too many fish in a small tank. The oxygen and food might run out quickly. Sadly, some fish might not survive. That&#39;s why pet shops always recommend a certain number of fish per gallon.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

✨ Study Tip: Always remember, nature always finds a balance. Too much or too little of something, and nature will adjust &ndash; whether it&#39;s fewer deer in the forest or fewer fish in the tank.

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Remember, keep revising, stay curious, and keep the pizza slices in check! 🍕🌍📚

Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlocking Carrying Capacity Secrets!

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