acid rain
a type of rain that forms when chemicals from air pollution combine with water vapor in the air
conservation
the wise use of natural resources
Reuse means to__________.
use something again
what could natural disasters do to animals homes?
It could destroy them or just badly damage it
adaptation
a body part or behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment
Coyotes eat rabbits, so what would happen if the rabbits didn't exist anymore? What if they went extinct?
The population of COYOTES could decrease, the coyotes would have competition between other animals and would eat other objects or things.
Recycle means to___________.
take something old and make it something NEW!
what are 2 natural disasters that could ruin homes and the forests?
severe storms or hurricanes oooor wildfires
climate
the average weather conditions of an area or region over a period of many years
what are the three Rs that will help the Earth?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
what could cause animals to become endangered?
people could hunt them down for the fur or fat in them
Define fossil
the preserved remains or traces of a once living thing
community
all the different populations of organisms living together in on area
what would gardeners use instead of harmful chemicals?
LADYBUGS!
what would cause animals to become extinct?
If all the members in one species are all gone
Define endangered
when a species is at risk of being extinct
competition
the struggle among living things that share the same resources such as sources of food, water and shelter
Reduce means to__________.
use less
give an example of adaptation
ex. coyotes hunt their prey to be able to survive in their desert habitat
define habitat
the area in nature that is home to a living thing