Changes in the Environment Flashcard

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What does 'adapt' mean?

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to change in order to live

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does 'perish' mean?

Back

to die

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does 'survive' mean?

Back

to live successfully with all the resources an organism needs

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'thrive' mean?

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to grow or develop well or vigorously

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is an example of a positive change in the environment?

Back

Planting trees to improve air quality

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What is an example of a negative change in the environment?

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Pollution harming wildlife

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What does 'extinct' mean?

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A species that no longer exists

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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How can animals adapt to their environment?

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By developing new behaviors or physical traits

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What is the difference between surviving and thriving?

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Surviving means to live, but thriving means to live well and grow

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

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Can changes in the environment affect food sources?

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Yes, changes can impact the availability of food for animals and plants