Unit 2 Week 3 Vocabulary

Front

What does 'imbalance' mean?

Back

An imbalance in something means that its parts are not in an equal, steady, or secure position.

Front

What does 'fragile' mean?

Back

Something that breaks easily or is delicate is described as fragile.

Front

What are 'ripples'?

Back

Small waves in the water are called ripples.

Front

What does it mean to 'flourish'?

Back

If something thrived or grew strongly, then it flourished.

Front

What are 'droughts'?

Back

Long periods of dry weather without rainfall are known as droughts.

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system.

Front

What does 'extinct' mean?

Back

Extinct means that a species no longer exists.

Front

What is the definition of 'environment'?

Back

The environment is the surrounding conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.

Front

What does 'sustainability' refer to?

Back

Sustainability refers to the ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time.

Front

What is 'biodiversity'?

Back

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