TEST Understanding Key Vocabulary Terms

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Dormancy

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A period when a plant or animal stops growing and rests.

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Fossil

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The remains or traces of a plant or animal from long ago.

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Drought

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A prolonged period of little to no rainfall.

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Renewable Resource

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A resource that can be replenished naturally, like solar energy.

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Hibernation

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When animals sleep for a long time during winter.

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Migration

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The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.

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Environment

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The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.

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Pollution

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The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

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Producer

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An organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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Consumer

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An organism that eats other organisms for energy.