Vocabulary U2 W3

What does crumbled mean?

• To melt something completely
• To break or crush something into small pieces
• To build something up
• To stretch something out

What does droughts mean?

• Droughts mean excessive rainfall and flooding
• Droughts mean a sudden increase in rainfall
• Droughts mean a long periods of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

• Droughts mean a normal level of rainfall

What is an ecosystem?

• An ecosystem is a community of living and nonliving things and their interactions with the environment.

• An ecosystem is a type of musical instrument
• An ecosystem is a type of weather pattern
• An ecosystem is a type of computer software

What does extinct mean?

• Still existing
• Never existed
• In the process of becoming extinct
• No longer in existence

What does flourished mean?

• To wither and die
• To remain stagnant and unchanged
• To shrink and diminish
• To grow or develop in a healthy or strong way

What does fragile mean?

• Very Strong and sturdy

• Easily broken or damaged very delicate

• Flexible and resilient
• Hard and unbreakable

What does imbalance mean?

• Equal proportion and stability
• Excessive proportion and stability
• Lack of stability not in an equal or secure position

• Proper proportion and balance

What does ripples mean?

• Smooth surface of water
• Bubbles in the water
• Small waves or undulations on the surface of water
• Large waves on the surface of water