U2W3 Story and Vocab Flashcard

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What does it mean to crumble?

Back

To fall or break apart into small pieces over a long period of time.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

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What does it mean for a coral reef to flourish?

Back

It means the coral reef is healthy and has grown.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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What materials do scientists use to rebuild coral reefs?

Back

Scientists use concrete blocks to rebuild coral reefs.

Front

Where do photographers take pictures of coral reefs?

Back

Photographers take pictures underwater.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the difference between producers and consumers?

Back

Consumers cannot make their own energy.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

Back

A producer is an organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

Back

A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is pollution?

Back

Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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What is a coral reef?

Back

A coral reef is a diverse underwater ecosystem made up of coral and other marine life.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What role do seagrass beds play in marine ecosystems?

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Seagrass beds provide habitat and food for many marine organisms.