ULS Ecosystem Vocab

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What is a bird?

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A bird is an animal that has feathers, wings, and a beak.

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What is a desert?

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A desert is a very dry area of land with few plants or animals.

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What is a stream?

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A stream is a small body of water that flows into a larger body of water like a river.

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What is a plant?

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A plant is a living thing that makes its own food.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is an area of Earth with the same weather and the same plants and animals living together.

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What do we call animals that can fly?

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Animals that can fly are called birds.

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What is the main characteristic of a desert?

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The main characteristic of a desert is that it is very dry with few plants or animals.

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What is the difference between a stream and a pond?

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A stream is a flowing body of water, while a pond is a still body of water.

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How do plants make their own food?

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Plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis.

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What types of plants are found in a biome?

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The types of plants found in a biome depend on the climate and environment of that area.