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Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of 'endangered'?
Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of 'endangered'?
- A historical building that is undergoing renovations.
- A company experiencing a temporary decrease in sales.
- A popular song that is no longer being played on the radio.
- A type of bird whose population is rapidly declining due to habitat loss. (correct)
A group of scientists discovers a new type of frog in the Amazon rainforest. Which term best describes this group?
A group of scientists discovers a new type of frog in the Amazon rainforest. Which term best describes this group?
- Gash
- Species (correct)
- Understory
- Troupe
In the context of a forest ecosystem, which characteristic best describes the 'understory'?
In the context of a forest ecosystem, which characteristic best describes the 'understory'?
- The open, sunlit area on the forest floor.
- The dry, exposed area where trees have withered.
- The warm, damp, and sheltered area of plants below the trees. (correct)
- The uppermost layer of tree branches and leaves.
A strong gust of wind causes a tree branch to fall and strike the ground with great force. Which of the following words best describes the action?
A strong gust of wind causes a tree branch to fall and strike the ground with great force. Which of the following words best describes the action?
Which of the following activities would best exemplify the meaning of 'to lull'?
Which of the following activities would best exemplify the meaning of 'to lull'?
A child is playing in a field and notices that some of the flowers have begun to dry out and shrivel up. Which of the following terms best describes what is happening to the flowers?
A child is playing in a field and notices that some of the flowers have begun to dry out and shrivel up. Which of the following terms best describes what is happening to the flowers?
After falling on a rocky path, a hiker notices a long, deep cut on their leg. Which of the following terms best describes this injury?
After falling on a rocky path, a hiker notices a long, deep cut on their leg. Which of the following terms best describes this injury?
Imagine sunlight filtering through the leaves of a tree, creating patches of light and shadow on the forest floor. Which term best describes this effect?
Imagine sunlight filtering through the leaves of a tree, creating patches of light and shadow on the forest floor. Which term best describes this effect?
A group of performers is traveling from town to town, putting on different shows for local audiences. Which of the following terms best describes this group?
A group of performers is traveling from town to town, putting on different shows for local audiences. Which of the following terms best describes this group?
A squirrel is running quickly across a lawn to avoid a dog. Which of the following words best describes the squirrel's movement?
A squirrel is running quickly across a lawn to avoid a dog. Which of the following words best describes the squirrel's movement?
Flashcards
Endangered
Endangered
In danger of being harmed, lost, or made extinct.
Species
Species
Groups of animals and plants with similar characteristics.
To Lull
To Lull
To calm someone or something to sleep.
Gash
Gash
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Troupe
Troupe
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To Scamper
To Scamper
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To Wither
To Wither
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Understory
Understory
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To Dapple
To Dapple
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Blow
Blow
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Study Notes
- Endangered (adjective) means in danger of being harmed, lost, or made extinct.
- Species (noun) refers to groups of animals and plants with similar characteristics.
- To lull (verb) means to calm someone or something to sleep.
- Gash (noun) refers to a long deep cut.
- Troupe (noun) means a group of actors or entertainers.
- To scamper (verb) means to run with quick light steps.
- To wither (verb) means to become dry and shrunken.
- Understory (noun) refers to the warm, damp, and sheltered area of plants below the trees of a forest.
- To dapple (verb) means to be covered with spots of color that are lighter or darker than the main color.
- Blow (noun) describes a sudden hard hit from an object.
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