Vocabulary Part 1
What does the word conserving mean?
saving
What does the word review mean?
look over again
What is the author's purpose in "Everglades Forever"?
to inform and persuade
Which animals rely on the habitat of the mangrove swamp?
sea turtles and manatees
What does the word attracted mean?
drawn to
What does the word predetermined mean?
decided ahead of time
An anhinga thermoregulates by...
basking in the sun
Which of the following is a reason the author suggests for saving the sawgrass prairie?
You can hear silence there.
What does the word vegetation mean?
plants
What does the word proceed mean?
move forward
What dvocabulary word could be substituted for the words "natural environments" in this sentence?
Differences in moisture help create unique natural environments, each with its own special set of plants and animals.
natural environments
Solution holes are formed by a reaction between....
tannic acid (water with leaves and pine needles) and limestone
What does the word regulate mean?
control
What does the word enclose mean?
close in
What does the word elevation mean in this sentence?
Even a few inches of elevation can make a difference in how wet or dry the soil remains throughout the year.
distance above sea level
What belief about saving the Everglades drives the author's purpose?
People can do it if they start now and work hard.
What does the word restore mean?
return
What does the word predate mean?
comes before a particular date
What is the best definition of brackish water?
Water that is salty and muddy
How do Ranger Jim's actions support the author's purpose?
He gives the children ideas about how they can help save the Everglades.