Lesson 6
enclosed
surrounded
porpoises
sea animals similar to dolphins but with a blunt, rounded snout
opal
a white or clear stone that reflects changing colors; often used in jewelry.
pods
groups of animals living together
focused
concentrated on
algae
plant like organisms that live under the water
scamming
a form of deceiving someone to take their money or other important things.
barge
a flat-bottomed boat used to carry goods along waterways.
citrus
a juicy fruit with thick skin that grows on a tree or shrub in a warm climate (oranges, grapefruit, tangerine, lemon, lime)
coordinates
a set of numbers used to locate a point on a map
uploaded
transferred data from a computer to another device.
hypothesis
a guess supported by reasons, evidence and/or clear thinking; an idea not a fact.
cedar
a type of tree or wood with a distinctive scent that repels insects.
coral reef
a ridge made up of coral, the bony remains of certain sea creatures.
current
the swift movement of water in one direction.
sediment
small stones and sand that sink to the bottom of a liquid
ecological
refers to the interactions between organisms and their environment
environmental
anything relating to the environment, such as air, water or minerals.
air lock
an airtight chamber that can be sealed so that no air or water enters or leaves.
scrutinize
inspect, search, look deeply at