Vocabulary Flashcard #1 Unit 11: Ecology

Front

The lush forest, with its towering trees and diverse wildlife, provided a perfect __________________________ for the researchers to study the natural habitat.

Back

environment

Front

In the summer, the garden was full of __________________________ flowers, with so many colorful blooms that it looked like a rainbow.

Back

abundant

Front

Dinosaurs disappeared from the Earth a long time ago because of __________________________, which means they all died out and no longer exist.

Back

extinction

Front

In the food chain, a plant is called a __________________________ because it makes its own food using sunlight, which other animals then eat.

Back

producer

Front

Fruits and vegetables are full of __________________________ that help our bodies grow strong and stay healthy.

Back

nutrients

Front

As the mouse darted across the kitchen floor, its tiny feet __________________________ rapidly, making a faint scratching sound.

Back

skitter

Front

During recess, Emily liked to ________________ around the playground, exploring different areas and discovering new things.

Back

Wander

Front

When leaves fall to the ground, they slowly ________________, breaking down into smaller pieces and turning into soil.

Back

decompose

Front

In a healthy forest, there is a ________________ between the number of plants and animals, which means there are just enough of each to keep the ecosystem working well.

Back

balance

Front

In the food chain, a rabbit is called a ________________ because it eats plants to get the energy it needs to live.

Back

consumer