Lesson 8 - Everglades Forever Vocabulary

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What does 'endangered' mean?

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Threatened with extinction; at risk of disappearing.

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Who are 'guardians'?

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People who protect or take care of others.

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What is 'vegetation'?

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Plants found in a particular area.

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What does 'attracted' mean?

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Drew attention and captured interest.

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What does 'restore' mean?

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To return something to its original state.

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What is the role of 'conserving'?

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The act of protecting and preserving the environment.

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What does 'adapted' mean in ecology?

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Changed or adjusted to fit a new environment or conditions.

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What is an 'ecosystem'?

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A community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system.

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What does 'habitat' refer to?

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The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

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What is 'biodiversity'?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.