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11 Cards in this Set
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Erosion |
the breaking apart of rock caused by heavy rain, strong wind or hot and cold temperatures. |
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Oasis |
A place where underground streams provide enough water for an area of plant life. |
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Rain shadow desert |
Caused by rain that falls on only one side of a mountain. |
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nocturnal |
active at night |
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camouflage |
able to blend in with the surroundings |
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herbivore |
a plant eater |
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carnivore |
a meat eater |
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plants are |
producers |
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migrate |
traveling from one place to another in search of food or to escape cold temperatures |
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estivation |
a semi-dormant state an animal may use to wait until conditions are right. |
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biomass |
the amount of plant life in a biome, including roots, stems, and leaves. |
