The Buffalo are Back Vocabulary

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What does 'Imbalance' mean?

Back

Imbalance refers to a situation where parts are not in an equal, steady, or secure position.

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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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What is a 'Drought'?

Back

A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is an 'Ecosystem'?

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

Front

What does 'Fragile' mean?

Back

Fragile means something that is easily broken or damaged.

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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 are 'Ripples'?

Back

Ripples are small waves on the surface of water, often caused by a disturbance.

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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 'Flourished' mean?

Back

Flourished means to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.

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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 'Extinct' mean?

Back

Extinct refers to a species that no longer exists.

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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 'Land after a drought' like?

Back

Land after a drought is often dry, cracked, and may have little to no vegetation.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

What is an example of a fragile object?

Back

An example of a fragile object is a glass vase.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the importance of balance in an ecosystem?

Back

Balance in an ecosystem is important for maintaining healthy populations of plants and animals.