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: the living area covered by a species
: sharks able to live in the high salt waters of the ocean but not in the great lakes which are fresh water.
: number of individuals living in a set area
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Explanation:

1. The living area covered by a species is the geographic range. It defines the extent of the area where a species can be found.
2. Sharks being able to live in high - salt waters of the ocean but not in the Great Lakes (fresh water) shows habitat tolerance, which is the ability of a species to adapt to different environmental conditions.
3. The number of individuals living in a set area is local population density, which is a measure of how crowded a population is in a particular space.

Answer:

1. Geographic Range
2. Habitat Tolerance
3. Local Population Density