Everglades Forever - Vocabulary - Journeys

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What does the word 'enclose' mean?

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To close in or surround something.

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What does the word 'vegetation' mean?

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Plants, especially those found in a particular area.

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What does the word 'regulate' mean?

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To control or manage something.

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What does the word 'predates' mean?

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To come before something in time.

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What does the word 'review' mean?

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To look over again or examine something.

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What is the meaning of 'habitat'?

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

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What does 'ecosystem' refer to?

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A community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system.

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What does 'biodiversity' mean?

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

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What is the definition of 'conservation'?

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The act of preserving, protecting, or restoring the natural environment.

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What does 'endangered species' mean?

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A species that is at risk of extinction.