Early 4th Grade Vocabulary Part 1

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What is a 'species'?

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A group of plants or animals that are similar.

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What does 'benefit' mean?

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To help in some way.

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What is 'roadkill'?

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An animal hit by a car.

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What might happen if water 'seeps' into a basement?

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The basement will flood slowly.

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What is an 'inference'?

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A guess based on details and prior knowledge.

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What does 'habitat' mean?

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The natural environment where a plant or animal lives.

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What is 'ecosystem'?

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A community of living organisms and their environment.

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What does 'adaptation' refer to?

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

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What is 'photosynthesis'?

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The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight.

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What does 'pollination' mean?

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The transfer of pollen from one flower to another, allowing plants to reproduce.