"Antarctic Journal" Vocabulary

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What does the word 'weariness' mean?

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tiredness

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What does 'alert' mean?

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attentive; watching out for danger

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What does the word 'graceful' mean?

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showing grace, as in movement

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What does the word 'stranded' mean?

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left in a difficult or helpless position

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What does 'vision' mean?

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a mental picture produced by the imagination

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What does the word 'expedition' mean?

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a journey undertaken for a specific purpose, often exploration

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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 does 'adaptation' mean?

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a change or adjustment in behavior or structure to better survive in an environment

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What does 'ecosystem' mean?

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

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What does 'conservation' mean?

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the protection and preservation of natural resources and the environment