English for STEM Unit 3

Ecosystem

• a synonym for climate

• a type of plant species

• a community that refers only to non-living elements

• a community of living organisms and their environment

Bacteria

• single-celled microorganisms

• are always harmful to animals

• are always harmful to humans

• multicellular organisms

Food chain

• a list of ingredients for a recipe

• a method of cooking food

• the feeding order of species in an ecosystem

• a diagram showing the nutritional value of food

Habitat

• a method of natural conservation

• a type of animal or plan species

• a geographical location without wildlife

• the natural environment where an organism lives and grows

Hurricane

• a type of extremely large and powerful storm

• a type of volcanic eruption

• a type of rain

• a type of earthquake

Drought

• a long time with little or no sun

• a long time with a lot of rain

• a long time with little or no rain

• a long time with a lot of wind

Migration pattern

• random movements without a specific direction

• the permanent relocation of species to another area

• the seasonal movements of species from one area to another

• relocation of birds during winter months

Smog

• a type of water pollution caused by oil spills

• a weather phenomenon that occurs during winter

• a type of air pollution that combines smoke and fog

• a type of soil erosion caused by heavy rainfall

Tide

• the regular rise and fall of sea levels

• the movement of tectonic plates

• a type of laundry detergent

• the temperature of ocean water

Wildfire

• a fire that is intentionally set for land management

• a controlled fire in urban areas

• a small fire used for cooking in a campsite

• a large, uncontrolled fire in the wilderness