HMH Into Reading The Mariana Trench Vocabulary

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What is a trench?

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A trench is a long, narrow groove or ditch.

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What is the summit of a mountain?

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The summit of a mountain is its top or highest point.

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What does it mean to have a glimpse?

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To have a glimpse means to take a very quick look at something.

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What does it mean when living things thrive?

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When living things thrive, they grow well and are healthy.

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What does it mean if something is autonomous?

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If something is autonomous, it controls itself.

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What is the definition of prehistoric?

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Prehistoric refers to the time before written history.

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What does remotely mean?

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Remotely means from a distance, often using technology.

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What is an example of a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, such as a forest or ocean.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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