Vocabulary Vault
A living thing such as a plant, animal, or bacteria.
Organism
Found at the top of a section, these tell the reader what they are about to read.
heading
An adaptation that allows an animal to blend into its surroundings.
camouflage
To go into a deep sleep-like state during winter to save energy.
hibernation
This part of a plant grows deep into the ground to find water or acts like a sponge.
roots
to change over time to fit a specific environment
adapt
This drawing shows the parts of an object or how something works, often with labels.
diagram
Thick layers of fat that keep whales and seals warm in freezing water.
blubber
Traveling a long distance seasonally to find food or warmer weather.
migration
Plants that live in cold climates have what kind of roots. (describe them in two ways)
wide and shallow
a physical or behavioral quality that makes an organism unique
trait
You would look at this feature to see exactly where in the world a specific animal lives.
map
Ducks have these on their feet to help them push through water more easily.
webs (webbed feet)
Some animals, like wolves or lions, do this in groups to take down larger prey.
hunting in packs
Trees that live in hurricane prone areas need to be very flexible to survive. What kinds of trees can bend and sway with the wind and are found in hurricane prone areas like Florida?
Palm trees
a word used to describe resources when there isn't enough for everyone
scarce
This text feature organizes events in the order they happened over a period of years.
timeline
Porcupines have these sharp, needle-like hairs to protect them from predators.
quills
This type of animal is active at night to avoid heat or predators.
nocturnal
Desert plants, like cacti, have these instead of leaves to reduce water loss.
spines or thorns
ability
These use bars, lines, or circles to help us compare numbers or data quickly.
graph
When one harmless animal looks like a dangerous animal to stay safe.
mimicry
A behavior an animal is born knowing how to do, rather than being taught.
instinct
What do you call the sugary liquid produced by plants?
nectar