Key Idea.
Section 1
An Environment Provides for an Organism's Needs
Every living thing, or organism, lives in a place called its environment. An environment includes all the living and nonliving things in one area, such as the soil, water, and other plants and animals.
To stay alive, an organism must get what it needs from its environment. For example, an earthworm needs damp soil to keep its skin wet, and a polar bear needs a cold, icy place to hunt for its food.
Section 2
Environments Form Systems
An environment is everything in a place, including all the living and nonliving things. These parts are all connected to each other.
The nonliving parts, like water, air, and sunlight, are resources. Organisms use these resources to get what they need to survive.
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Section 1
An Environment Provides for an Organism's Needs
Every living thing, or organism, lives in a place called its environment. An environment includes all the living and nonliving things in one area, such as the soil, water, and other plants and animals.
To stay alive, an organism must get what it needs from its environment. For example, an earthworm needs damp soil to keep its skin wet, and a polar bear needs a cold, icy place to hunt for its food.
Section 2
Environments Form Systems
An environment is everything in a place, including all the living and nonliving things. These parts are all connected to each other.
The nonliving parts, like water, air, and sunlight, are resources. Organisms use these resources to get what they need to survive.
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