Flashcard of words "Mudole 3"

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species

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a group of animals or plants whose members are similar and can breed together to produce young animals or plants

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float

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to stay or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking

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rainforest

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a tropical forest with tall trees that are very close together, growing in an area where it rains a lot

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observation

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the process of watching something or someone carefully for a period of time

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monitor (v)

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to carefully watch and check a situation in order to see how it changes over a period of time

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porch

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an entrance covered by a roof outside the front door of a house or church

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hammock

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a large piece of cloth that is hung between two trees or posts, which you can sleep in

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track (v)

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to search for a person or animal by following the marks they leave behind them on the ground, their smell etc

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steep slope

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hillsides having a 15 foot, or greater, vertical rise over 100 feet of horizontal run, or 15% slope

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conservation project

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a piece of planned work or an activity that protect of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings