Wonders Vocab Unit 3 week 5 5th grade

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What does 'intact' mean?

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Not damaged or impaired; whole.

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What does 'reconstruct' mean?

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To build or form again; to restore to a former state.

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What is an 'era'?

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A period of time marked by distinctive character or events.

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What are 'fragments'?

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Pieces or parts that are broken off or incomplete.

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What are 'remnants'?

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Remaining parts or traces of something that has been removed or destroyed.

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Who is an 'archaeologist'?

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A scientist who studies human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts.

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What does 'preserved' mean?

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To maintain something in its original or existing state.

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Give an example of something that can be 'reconstructed'.

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Broken pottery can be reconstructed to look like new.

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What might 'remnants' of a sunken ship include?

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Pieces of wood, metal, or cargo that remain after the ship has sunk.

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How can 'fragments' be used in archaeology?

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Fragments of pottery can help archaeologists understand past cultures.