ANIMALS
This defensive behavior occurs when an animal blends into its surroundings to avoid predators
Camouflage
This biome is characterized by very low rainfall, extreme temperatures
Desert
Bringing this reusable item to the store helps avoid using single-use plastic bags.
Tote bags
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere
Greenhouse gases
This part of the plant anchors it in the soil and absorbs water and nutrients
Roots
This behavior is when birds travel long distances seasonally to find food, warmer climates, or breeding grounds.
Migration
A tropical ecosystem that is highly sensitive to temperature changes and bleaching
Coral reef
This process involves breaking down organic waste, like food scraps and yard trimmings, to create nutrient-rich soil
Composting
This gas is released when we burn fossil fuels like coal and oil
Carbon dioxide
Chemicals sprayed on crops to kill insects, weeds, or fungi are called this
Pesticides
This behavior allows bats and dolphins to navigate and hunt
Echolocation
This term describes the maximum population size an ecosystem can sustainably support over time
Carrying capacity
Buying secondhand clothes or furniture instead of new items
Thrifting
This human activity is the largest contributor to global warming
Burning fossil fuels
Cutting down large areas of trees for farming, logging, or urban development is called this
Deforestation
Behavior in cats that is often associated with contentment
Purring
This biome is known for cold winters, coniferous trees, and animals like moose and lynx, and is also called the boreal forest
Taiga
Collecting rainwater in this container allows you to water your garden without using tap water
Rain barrel
This greenhouse gas is released in large amounts by cows and other livestock during digestion
Methane
Hotter temperatures and droughts cause plants to be susceptible to this
Wildfires
This is the term for a group of flamingos
A flamboyance
This Southern California biome is characterized by drought-tolerant shrubs and often experiences periodic wildfires
Coastal sage scrub biome
Systems that encourage people to return bottles or cans for a small refund
Bottle deposit program
Melting ice in oceans and glaciers contributes to this, threatening coastal cities and island nations
Sea-level rise
These organisms have had their DNA altered by humans to improve traits like pest resistance, drought tolerance, or crop yield
GMOs (Genetically modified organisms)