Vocabulary for the Mariana Trench

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What is a submersible?

Back

A submersible is a type of underwater vehicle that can operate underwater, often used for exploring deep ocean areas like the Mariana Trench.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does it mean to thrive?

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To thrive means to grow well, be healthy, and develop successfully.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is the summit of a mountain?

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The summit is the highest point of a mountain.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What does it mean when something is vital?

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Vital means something that is essential or very important for life or health.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What is a glimpse?

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A glimpse is a very quick look at something.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

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What does prehistoric mean?

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Prehistoric refers to the time before written history.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, often formed by the erosion of a river.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

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What does remotely mean?

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Remotely means from a distance, often referring to something that is far away.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is an autonomous vehicle?

Back

An autonomous vehicle is a vehicle that can drive itself without human intervention.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is the Mariana Trench?

Back

The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the world's oceans, located in the western Pacific Ocean.