Butterfly Eyes and other Secrets of the Meadow Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is the meaning of the word bubble?

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Soft or gentle; easily damaged.

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What is the meaning of the word ultraviolet?

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Related to a color that is invisible to the human eye.

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What is the meaning of the word weak?

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Lacking strength.

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What is the meaning of the word steeped?

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Soaked; drenched.

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What is the meaning of the word vessels?

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Tubes or passageways carrying fluid around an organism; containers.

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What is a meadow?

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A field habitat vegetated by grass and other non-woody plants.

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What is the role of butterflies in a meadow ecosystem?

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They pollinate flowers and serve as food for other animals.

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What does it mean to pollinate?

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To transfer pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, allowing plants to reproduce.

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What is the importance of sunlight in a meadow?

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Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, which helps plants grow.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.