Wonders Grade 4 Unit 2 Week 3 Vocabulary

Front

What does 'imbalance' mean?

Back

Its parts are not in an equal, steady, or secure position.

Front

What are 'droughts'?

Back

Long periods of dry weather without rainfall.

Front

What does 'crumbled' mean?

Back

Broke into small pieces.

Front

What is an 'ecosystem'?

Back

All the living and nonliving things in an area.

Front

What does 'fragile' mean?

Back

Delicate and tends to break easily.

Front

What is the meaning of 'extinct'?

Back

A species that no longer exists.

Front

What are 'ripples'?

Back

Small waves on the surface of water.

Front

What does 'flourished' mean?

Back

To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.

Front

What is the definition of 'environment'?

Back

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.

Front

What does 'habitat' refer to?

Back

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