Environments Vocab

basic needs

• something an organism must have to survive and produce offspring

• unnecessary luxuries for comfort

• items that enhance an organism's appearance

• social interactions that promote well-being

hibernation

• An inactive state in which normal body activities slow.

• A period of intense activity and growth.

• A state of complete sleep without any brain activity.

• A seasonal migration to warmer climates.

precipitation

• water or ice that falls to Earth in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail

• the process of water vapor turning into liquid water

• the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere

• the collection of water in rivers, lakes, and oceans

drought

• A long period of time when there is very little rain.

• A sudden increase in rainfall over a short period.

• A condition of excessive moisture in the air.

• A seasonal change in weather patterns.

flood

• A huge amount of water overflowing or soaking an area that is usually dry.

• A small stream of water flowing gently.

• A sudden increase in temperature causing evaporation.

• A natural disaster caused by earthquakes.

factor

• a cause of something changing

• a type of mathematical operation

• a unit of measurement

• a synonym for result

hibernation

• a deep sleeplike state when an animal’s temperature, heart rate, and breathing slow down

• a period of active growth and reproduction in animals

• a state of heightened activity and energy in animals

• a condition where animals migrate to warmer climates

animal

• a living thing that can move on its own, eats plants and other animals for food and produces offspring

• a non-living thing that cannot move or grow

• a type of plant that produces flowers and fruits

• a creature that only eats plants and does not move

Dormancy

• A state of active growth and development.

• A state of rest or inactivity.

• A condition of constant movement and change.

• A phase of extreme alertness.

behavior

• a response to a change in an organism’s environment that helps it survive

• a random action without purpose

• an instinctual reaction to food

• a learned skill from social interactions