Wonders Unit 2, Week 3 Vocabulary Flashcard: 4th Grade

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What does the word 'rippled' mean?

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Formed small waves.

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What does the word 'extinct' mean?

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No longer in existence or alive.

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What does the word 'crumbled' mean?

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Broke into small pieces.

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What does the word 'flourished' mean?

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Grew strongly; thrived.

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What does the word 'ecosystem' mean?

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All nonliving and living things in an area.

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What is an example of an ecosystem?

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A forest, a desert, or a pond.

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What does 'habitat' mean?

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The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

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What is the meaning of 'biodiversity'?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat.

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What does 'adaptation' mean?

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A change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.

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What does 'population' mean in ecology?

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A group of individuals of the same species living in a particular area.