Vocabulary Flashcards

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Resource

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A resource is something of value found on Earth. Example: Corn is an important resource for people and animals. Question: Name a resource that is important to you.

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Cultivate

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Cultivate refers to preparing for and growing crops on land. Example: We need to cultivate crops in order to feed people. Question: What crops are cultivated where you live?

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Environment

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The living and nonliving things around us make up the environment. Example: We placed plants and rocks in the fish tank to match our fish’s natural environment. Question: Describe the environment you live in.

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Cost

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Cost refers to the price paid for something (money, time, energy). Example: Sometimes, I wait to buy something until the cost comes down. Question: What is something you do that costs you a lot of time and energy?

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Benefit

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A benefit is an advantage or profit gained from something. Example: There are many benefits from growing corn. Question: What are some benefits of exercising regularly?

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Develop

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To develop something is to grow or improve it. Example: With lots of practice, I was able to develop my musical talents. Question: What is something that you or somebody you know has developed?

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Adaptable

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quickly able to change or adapt

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emerge

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rise up or become known