Wit & Wisdom Module 1 Vocabulary - Grade 3

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habitat

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natural environment of a plant or animal

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illuminate

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to bring light to or shine light on

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bioluminescent

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giving off light naturally by certain kinds of insects, fish, or bacteria

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thrust

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push with force

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captivity

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state of being caught

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ecosystem

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a community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system

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photosynthesis

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the process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water

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adaptation

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a change in a plant or animal that helps it survive in its environment

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predator

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an animal that hunts and eats other animals

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prey

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an animal that is hunted and eaten by a predator