Wonders Unit 6 Week 4 Vocabulary

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What does 'dormant' mean?

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Temporarily inactive.

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What does 'insulates' mean?

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Keeps warm.

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What does 'forage' mean?

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To hunt or search for food.

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What is the meaning of 'hibernate'?

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To spend a prolonged period in a state of inactivity or dormancy.

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What does 'frigid' mean?

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Very cold.

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What is 'cache' in the context of animals?

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A hidden store of food.

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What is an example of an animal that hibernates?

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Bears.

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How does fur help animals in cold climates?

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It insulates them from cold temperatures.

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What is an adaptation?

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A change in an organism that helps it survive in its environment.

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What does it mean to 'adapt'?

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To change in response to the environment.