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Unit 4: Amazing Animals
Chapter 1: Endangered Species
habitat
the natural home or environment of an animal or plant
A bears natural habitat is in the forest.
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aquatic
related to bodies of water, e.g., rivers, oceans, seas
Fish are aquatic animals.
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terrestrial
related to land
Horses are terrestrial animals.
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hunting
chasing and killing an animal for food or sport
Hunting of whales last century caused many whale species to become endangered.
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geographic
related to the location of a piece of land or body of water
A native species is one that develops naturally in a particular geographic area.
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raise awareness
to increase peoples understanding of something
Many organizations use the internet to raise awareness about endangered animals.
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estimate
to guess the value, size, or cost of something
It is estimated that there are 30 million different species on earth.
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vulnerable
easily hurt or harmed
A vulnerable species is in danger because its numbers are low.
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destruction
damaging something so bad that it cannot be repaired
The main cause of species extinction is the destruction of habitats by humans.
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VOCABULARY
Unit 4: Amazing Animals
Chapter 1: Endangered Species
exploitation
using something or someone in a way that benefits you unfairly
Some factories exploit their workers by making them work long hours for little money.
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die out
to become extinct
Humans may someday die out if we dont find other planets to live on.
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intentionally
to do something on purpose
Humans can introduce foreign species into a new place intentionally or by accident.
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enclose
to surround something
Farmers enclose their farms with fences to keep their animals safe.
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embark
to begin a trip
After you graduate, you will embark on the next stage of your life.
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extend
to cause something to straighten out or to stretch out
I hate flying on planes because I cant extend my legs.
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embrace
to hold someone in your arms to express love or friendship
At my birthday party, people gave me many warm embraces.
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exterior
outside of something
The interior of the house is beautiful, but the exterior needs some work.