Wonders Grade 4 Unit 2 Week 3 Vocabulary

Front

What does 'flourished' mean?

Back

Thrived or grew strongly.

Front

What is an 'ecosystem'?

Back

All the living and nonliving things in an area.

Front

What are 'droughts'?

Back

Long periods of dry weather without rainfall.

Front

What does 'extinct' mean?

Back

No longer exists.

Front

What does 'fragile' mean?

Back

Delicate and tends to break easily.

Front

What is the opposite of 'flourished'?

Back

Diminished or declined.

Front

What can cause an ecosystem to become unbalanced?

Back

Changes in the environment, such as pollution or habitat destruction.

Front

Give an example of a fragile ecosystem.

Back

Coral reefs are an example of a fragile ecosystem.

Front

What happens during a drought?

Back

Water sources dry up, affecting plants and animals.

Front

What is the importance of an ecosystem?

Back

It supports life by providing food, shelter, and resources.