Wonders Unit 2, Week 3 Vocabulary Flashcard: 4th Grade

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What does the word 'flourished' mean?

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Grew strongly; thrived.

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What does the word 'droughts' mean?

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Long periods of time with little or no rain.

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What does the word 'extinct' mean?

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No longer in existence or alive.

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What does the word 'rippled' mean?

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Formed small waves.

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What does the word 'ecosystem' mean?

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All nonliving and living things in an area.

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What is an example of an ecosystem?

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A forest, a desert, or a pond.

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What does 'habitat' mean?

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

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What is the importance of water in an ecosystem?

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Water is essential for the survival of all living things.

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What does 'biodiversity' mean?

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

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What is a 'food chain'?

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A series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.