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TCAP Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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conserve | to preserve; to keep from being damaged, lost, or wasted; to save |
fertilizer | a chemical or natural substance that provides nutrients to help crops grow better |
consequence | the result of an action |
excrete | to get rid of waste material from the body |
pH | the measure of how acidic a substance is |
predominant | most common |
evaporation | Liquid to gas; happens when water is heated |
condensation | Gas to liquid; happens when water is cooled |
vegetation | the plant life in an area |
absorption | the process where one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another |
isolated | separated from others |
reservoir | a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply |
gust | a brief, strong rush of wind |
variation | a change or difference in condition, amount, or level |
region | an area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas |
inference | A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning |
dowel | a cylindrical shape made of wood, plastic, or metal |
minimize | to make as small as possible |
sustain | To support for an extended period of time |
capacity | the maximum amount that something can contain |
conduct | to lead; to oversee |
infer | use reasoning to form a conclusion |
predict | to say what will happen before it occurs |
interpret | to explain the meaning of something |
conclude | decide by reasoning; bring to an end |
line graph | A graph that uses line segments to show changes that occur over time |
bar graph | A graph that uses horizontal or vertical bars to display data |
generate | to produce something or cause something to be produced |
retention pond | a reservoir or basin created to temporarily hold surface water runoff |
reduce | to make smaller; to become less |