natural disasters Crossword Puzzles
Natural features 2025-11-06
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- a large area of water surrounded by land and not connected to the sea
- a natural wide flow of fresh water across the land
- an area, often covered in sand, where there is very little rain and not many plants
- a raised part of the earth’s surface, much larger than a hill
- a very wide waterfall, or many separate waterfalls
- an area of sand or small stones near the sea or another area of water
- a very large area of sea
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- a raised line of water that moves across the surface of an area of water
- a forest in a tropical area that receives a lot of rain
- a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or mountain or one that is underground
- large area of salty water, smaller than an ocean
- a hill of sand near a beach or in a desert
- an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it
- a mountain with a large, circular hole at the top through which lava comes out
- a high rock with a very steep side
15 Clues: a very large area of sea • a high rock with a very steep side • a hill of sand near a beach or in a desert • large area of salty water, smaller than an ocean • a natural wide flow of fresh water across the land • a very wide waterfall, or many separate waterfalls • a forest in a tropical area that receives a lot of rain • ...
Disasters 2021-11-23
DISASTERS 2020-11-07
Disasters 2021-05-20
6 Clues: It causes fire. • A big whole of air. • Can cause a lot of rain. • A very heavy storm with snow. • When there is landslide on a snowy mountain. • When two tectonic plates bump or crash into each other.
DISASTERS 2025-04-12
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- A sudden shaking of the ground that can cause damage.
- A huge wave caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption.
- A violent spinning column of air.
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- A person trained to put out fires and rescue people.
- A digital threat to computer systems and networks.
- Water covering land that is usually dry.
6 Clues: A violent spinning column of air. • Water covering land that is usually dry. • A digital threat to computer systems and networks. • A person trained to put out fires and rescue people. • A sudden shaking of the ground that can cause damage. • A huge wave caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption.
Resources 2023-10-10
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- _____ natural resources will not run out.
- Resources are things that people use to make a ______.
- ______ is made from rock, stone, clay, sand, and water.
- Natural resources are materials that occur naturally in our ______.
- A lake which is used as a source of water supply.
- ______ materials which create our buildings are natural resources.
- Knowledge and ______ are important.
- Human resources are _____’s power and effort.
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- Non-renewable natural resources cannot be ______.
- The most valuable resources we have is ______ resource.
- Clean ______ is used for drinking, washing and cleaning.
- Extreme scarcity of food.
- Natural ______ is an example of non-renewable natural resources
- Natural resources are used to produce ______ for electricity.
- We could make new items from ______ materials and reuse them for other purposes.
- Natural resources are provided by _____.
- Natural resources can be divided into ______ general types.
- A natural resource which enables us to grow crops.
- The ______ provides us with seafood.
- Coal, ______, and natural gas cannot be replaced easily as they take millions of years to form.
20 Clues: Extreme scarcity of food. • Knowledge and ______ are important. • The ______ provides us with seafood. • Natural resources are provided by _____. • _____ natural resources will not run out. • Human resources are _____’s power and effort. • Non-renewable natural resources cannot be ______. • A lake which is used as a source of water supply. • ...
Push & Pull Factors 2020-10-22
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- The history of a place
- The connection to a place
- The weather conditions in a place
- The amount of traffic in a place
- Disasters such as earthquakes and floods
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- The range of sporting & leisure activities
- The way people would prefer to live
- The rubbish in the ocean, land and air
- The limit of water in a place
- The looks of something
10 Clues: The history of a place • The looks of something • The connection to a place • The limit of water in a place • The amount of traffic in a place • The weather conditions in a place • The way people would prefer to live • The rubbish in the ocean, land and air • Disasters such as earthquakes and floods • The range of sporting & leisure activities
SDG 13 JHS 1 2025-08-17
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- Ability to recover from disasters
- Ways to cope with climate change
- Living and nonliving things in an environment
- Cutting down large areas of forest
- Energy from sources like wind or solar
- Severe weather events
- Decreasing harmful gases in the air
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- Government rules to manage climate change
- Using resources without harming the environment
- Actions to reduce greenhouse gases
10 Clues: Severe weather events • Ways to cope with climate change • Ability to recover from disasters • Cutting down large areas of forest • Actions to reduce greenhouse gases • Decreasing harmful gases in the air • Energy from sources like wind or solar • Government rules to manage climate change • Living and nonliving things in an environment • ...
ENVIRNONMENT 2014-04-15
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- It happens in summer and there is no rain
- People who are helping for free
- Our biggest fear that makes ice liquid
- How ***** are you?
- Lots of trees giving us a fresh air
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- Our biggest mistake
- This happens because of pollution
- It happens because of heating on the north and south
- One of the biggest disasters
- It powers devices
- The layer of atmosphere that keeps earth warm
11 Clues: It powers devices • How ***** are you? • Our biggest mistake • One of the biggest disasters • People who are helping for free • This happens because of pollution • Lots of trees giving us a fresh air • Our biggest fear that makes ice liquid • It happens in summer and there is no rain • The layer of atmosphere that keeps earth warm • ...
Vet Tech Acronyms (Group 1) 2023-03-07
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- An association for Vet Techs
- Accredits veterinary hospitals
- Oversees all the pet food
- Ensures the nations meat production
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- Issues and renews Vet Tech license in North Carolina
- This is the exam for Vet Techs
- Administer animal welfare acts and manages wildlife
- Monitors overall health in the world
- Who administers the exam for Vet Techs
- Regulates plans for diseases and disasters
10 Clues: Oversees all the pet food • An association for Vet Techs • This is the exam for Vet Techs • Accredits veterinary hospitals • Ensures the nations meat production • Monitors overall health in the world • Who administers the exam for Vet Techs • Regulates plans for diseases and disasters • Administer animal welfare acts and manages wildlife • ...
Natural Resources 2016-01-20
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- / fossil fuel that is a gas
- overuse, pollution and climate change are causing scarcity of which vital natural resource
- / fossil fuel in form of a rock
- wind energy is
- coal is
- raw material of production
- release of harmful stuff into the environment
- used or waste materials produced to new things
- process of turning raw materials into finished produces
- rocks from minerals
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- source of many commodities
- protection and careful use of natural resources so they are not wasted
- the practice of growing crops and live stock
- / fossil fuel that is a liquid
- searching for new natural resources
15 Clues: coal is • wind energy is • rocks from minerals • source of many commodities • raw material of production • / fossil fuel that is a gas • / fossil fuel that is a liquid • / fossil fuel in form of a rock • searching for new natural resources • the practice of growing crops and live stock • release of harmful stuff into the environment • used or waste materials produced to new things • ...
Natural Resources 2016-01-01
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- This resource is used to generate electricity and for barbecue(tandoor). It is black and hard. It is found deep in the earth’s surface.
- These resources are sweet and juicy. They grow on trees.
- We cook these resources every day. They are very healthy and grow on plants.
- We use this resource to make clothes specially worn in summer. It grows in pods on trees.
- We use this shiny and sparkly precious stone in jewellery. It is found in mines under the earth’s surface.
- We use this resource for writing, drawing and craft. It is made from wood pulp.
- We use this resource to make most of our furniture. We get it from trees.
- We melt this metal to make jewellery. It is found deep in the earth’s surface.
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- We use this resource to breathe.It is a renewable resource found all around us.
- We use this resource to make fuel for vehicles and gas for cooking. It is found deep under the earth’s surface.
- We use this resource to make belts, shoes and jackets. It is obtained from cattle.
- We use this resource to make roads and buildings. The inside of a mountain is made of it. It is found as small pieces in mud.
- We drink this resource every day. It is a white liquid that we get from cows.
- We use this resource to grow crops and trees. We can add water and fertilizers to it.
- This resource can be boiled or fried. It has a hard white shell and chickens lay them.
- This resource helps us make clothes that keep us warm in winters. We get it from sheep.
16 Clues: These resources are sweet and juicy. They grow on trees. • We use this resource to make most of our furniture. We get it from trees. • We cook these resources every day. They are very healthy and grow on plants. • We drink this resource every day. It is a white liquid that we get from cows. • ...
Natural Sciences 2017-11-05
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- a unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
- the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
- the branch of science that deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed; the investigation of their properties and the ways in which they interact, combine, and change
- the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
- the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
- The biological specialty of classifying species and their relationships to each other.
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- the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.
- the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane.
- the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behavior, origin, and distribution.
- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
- a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
- the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
- a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
- a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
15 Clues: the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. • the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. • the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period. • the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. • ...
Natural Hazards 2013-06-18
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- Front a surface where a cool air mass meets a warmer mass.
- this occurs in an electrical storm.
- the sliding down of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.
- shacking of the ground that is generated by disturbances in the earth’s crust.
- a prolonged period of very hot weather.
- an intense fire that may generate strong convection currents and violent winds causing long-range spotting and flam spirals.
- a prolonged period of below average precipitation.
- large frozen rain droplets.
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- cyclone a severe weather event that occurs where warm, moist, rising air begins to spiral upwards.
- a storm associated with lightning and thunder.
- a harmful event caused by the earth.
- front the edge of a fire that spreads fastest.
- a fire burning out of control in the open.
- hazard an extreme event that is the result of natural processes and has the potential to cause serious material damage or loss of life.
- plain part of a river valley covered by water during floods.
15 Clues: large frozen rain droplets. • this occurs in an electrical storm. • a harmful event caused by the earth. • a prolonged period of very hot weather. • a fire burning out of control in the open. • a storm associated with lightning and thunder. • front the edge of a fire that spreads fastest. • a prolonged period of below average precipitation. • ...
Natural Hazards 2013-05-22
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- Less economically developed country.
- The point where the earthquake occurs.
- Type of margin where two continental plates collide and since neither can sink, they rise to form mountains.
- A volcanic belt that runs all the way around the edge of the Pacific ocean.
- A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance.
- Huge slabs under the earth
- Type of margin where two plates move sideways past each other and sometimes cause earthquakes.
- Instruments used to detect earthquakes.
- The outside part of the earth.
- More economically developed country.
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- Type of margin where a oceanic crust moves under a continental crust but it sinks as it is heavier.
- Type of margin when two plates move away from each other and magma immediately rises to fill the gap.
- The region of the earth's interior between the crust and the core.
- Point on ground above the focus.
- Where plates touch/meet
15 Clues: Where plates touch/meet • Huge slabs under the earth • The outside part of the earth. • Point on ground above the focus. • Less economically developed country. • More economically developed country. • The point where the earthquake occurs. • Instruments used to detect earthquakes. • The region of the earth's interior between the crust and the core. • ...
Natural Hazards 2013-05-22
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- Hvor plader touch / mødes
- Regionen jordens indre mellem skorpen og kernen.
- Point on jorden over fokus.
- Type af margin, hvor et oceaniske skorpe flytter under en kontinental skorpe, men det synker, da det er tungere.
- type margin, hvor to plader bevæger sig sidelæns forbi hinanden og undertiden forårsage jordskælv.
- Type af margin, hvor to kontinentale plader kolliderer og da hverken kan synke, de stiger til at danne bjerge.
- Det punkt, hvor jordskælvet opstår.
- En lang, høj sø bølge forårsaget af et jordskælv eller andre forstyrrelser.
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- Kæmpe plader under jorden
- En vulkansk bælte, der løber hele vejen rundt i kanten af Stillehavet.
- mere økonomisk udviklet land.
- Type af margin, når to plader bevæger sig væk fra hinanden, og magma straks stiger til udfylde hullet.
- Den udvendige del af jorden.
- Instrumenter anvendes til at påvise jordskælv.
- Mindre økonomisk udviklede lande.
15 Clues: Kæmpe plader under jorden • Hvor plader touch / mødes • Point on jorden over fokus. • Den udvendige del af jorden. • mere økonomisk udviklet land. • Mindre økonomisk udviklede lande. • Det punkt, hvor jordskælvet opstår. • Instrumenter anvendes til at påvise jordskælv. • Regionen jordens indre mellem skorpen og kernen. • ...
Natural Hazards 2013-05-22
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- Type af margin, hvor to kontinentale plader kolliderer og da hverken kan synke, de stiger til at danne bjerge.
- En lang, høj sø bølge forårsaget af et jordskælv eller andre forstyrrelser.
- Regionen jordens indre mellem skorpen og kernen.
- type margin, hvor to plader bevæger sig sidelæns forbi hinanden og undertiden forårsage jordskælv.
- Kæmpe plader under jorden
- Den udvendige del af jorden.
- Hvor plader touch / mødes
- En vulkansk bælte, der løber hele vejen rundt i kanten af Stillehavet.
- Mindre økonomisk udviklede lande.
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- Type af margin, når to plader bevæger sig væk fra hinanden, og magma straks stiger til udfylde hullet.
- Det punkt, hvor jordskælvet opstår.
- Type af margin, hvor et oceaniske skorpe flytter under en kontinental skorpe, men det synker, da det er tungere.
- mere økonomisk udviklet land.
- Instrumenter anvendes til at påvise jordskælv.
- Point on jorden over fokus.
15 Clues: Kæmpe plader under jorden • Hvor plader touch / mødes • Point on jorden over fokus. • Den udvendige del af jorden. • mere økonomisk udviklet land. • Mindre økonomisk udviklede lande. • Det punkt, hvor jordskælvet opstår. • Instrumenter anvendes til at påvise jordskælv. • Regionen jordens indre mellem skorpen og kernen. • ...
Natural Resources 2013-09-17
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- A source of energy that we get from the sun
- A natural resource found in the sea
- A non renewable resource that we burn in our fires at home.
- A type of resource that we can use again and again
- A word that is about money and making money
- A type of resource that will eventually run out
- A renewable resource that used by farmers to grow plants
- A renewable resource vital for life, plants, animals and people
- A renewable resource that we can grow and use to make tables
- A non renewable resource that the world will use up in 80years
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- A rich oil country
- The way farmers bring water from rivers by pipes to crops
- An Organisation of Oil Producing & Exporting Countries
- A chemical that is added to water that is good for our teeth
- A place where we collect and store water before sending it to homes
15 Clues: A rich oil country • A natural resource found in the sea • A source of energy that we get from the sun • A word that is about money and making money • A type of resource that will eventually run out • A type of resource that we can use again and again • An Organisation of Oil Producing & Exporting Countries • A renewable resource that used by farmers to grow plants • ...
Natural Fibers 2021-09-20
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- A leaf fiber,
- vegetable fiber
- the wool of the Angora rabbit
- Filaments from cocoons of silkworms
- Long strong and durable
- It's is white with a silky luster
- It's almost pure cellulose
- camel hair
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- Too coarse for clothing and upholstery
- Thin surface scales and is smooth to touch
- Like cotton but more crystalline
- the wool of kashmir goats
- Huacayo alpacas produce soft, dense, short fibres
- Dubbed the "golden fiber"
- comes from sheep
15 Clues: camel hair • A leaf fiber, • vegetable fiber • comes from sheep • Long strong and durable • the wool of kashmir goats • Dubbed the "golden fiber" • It's almost pure cellulose • the wool of the Angora rabbit • Like cotton but more crystalline • It's is white with a silky luster • Filaments from cocoons of silkworms • Too coarse for clothing and upholstery • ...
Natural Resources 2021-02-24
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- sun has produced energy in the form of heat and light. It is considered unlimited.
- material found in nature that we use
- earths heat
- stuff people use for cooking, heating,gas.
- natural gas underground
- a type of liquid used for heat, and cars.
- types of fossil fuels
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- not found in nature, and man made
- moving air to create energy
- made by plants and animals that is converted into energy
- two main types of natural resources
- captured water and turned into electricity
- can be replaced or never run out
- can not be replaced at the same rate being used
- a type of rock used for heating
15 Clues: earths heat • types of fossil fuels • natural gas underground • moving air to create energy • a type of rock used for heating • can be replaced or never run out • not found in nature, and man made • two main types of natural resources • material found in nature that we use • a type of liquid used for heat, and cars. • captured water and turned into electricity • ...
Natural Resolurces 2021-02-09
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- to become greater
- decrease in amount or values
- illegally product
- to demand something that is right
- something that is not hidden
- A person that sells groceries
- a command given by an authority
- to stay in the same place
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- basic
- a writing that must be checked
- descendants of a person or animal
- in spite of
- a revolt against an authority
- to wish something
- to watch over a suspect
15 Clues: basic • in spite of • to wish something • to become greater • illegally product • to watch over a suspect • to stay in the same place • decrease in amount or values • A person that sells groceries • a revolt against an authority • something that is not hidden • a writing that must be checked • a command given by an authority • descendants of a person or animal • ...
Natural Resources 2021-02-24
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- is a use for Natural Resources
- are all natural resources
- not natural
- Sun produced energy in the form of heat and light unlimited
- is another use for natural resources
- where natural resources are found
- earth heat
- are non-renewable
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- resources can be replaced
- not found in the environment
- resources take a very long time to be replaced
- resources fall into two main categories
- water energy captured and turned into electricity
- power is moving air
- Material made by plants and animals
15 Clues: earth heat • not natural • are non-renewable • power is moving air • resources can be replaced • are all natural resources • not found in the environment • is a use for Natural Resources • where natural resources are found • Material made by plants and animals • is another use for natural resources • resources fall into two main categories • ...
Natural Selection 2021-12-06
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- sequence of DNA that codes for a trait
- changes in DNA
- the process by which traits improve an organisms chance of survival
- the seasonal movement of organisms into and out of area
- a heritable trait that increases and individual's fitness
- change over time
- biological evolution that occurs by chance
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- the theory of biological evolution
- the process by which new species are generated
- the disappearance of species from earth
- the degree to which an organism can reproduce successfully in its environment
- the process of selection conducted under human direction
- inherits traits from parents
- a change or difference in condition, amount, or level typically with certain limits
- the fact of state of living or having objective reality
15 Clues: changes in DNA • change over time • inherits traits from parents • the theory of biological evolution • sequence of DNA that codes for a trait • the disappearance of species from earth • biological evolution that occurs by chance • the process by which new species are generated • the seasonal movement of organisms into and out of area • ...
Natural Resources 2022-11-04
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- A Resource earth provides
- the process of removing salt from seawater
- a rock or boulder that differs from the surrounding rock and is believed to have been brought from a distance by glacial action.
- natural resource which will replenish to replace the portion depleted by usage
- a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral
- a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means
- situations in which building occupants experience acute illness
- a substance that pollutes something
- solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium.
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- the amount of a certain resource that can be harvested or obtained without causing depletion
- a material or structure formed from a loosely compacted mass of fragments or particles.
- the process by which fertile land becomes desert
- the commercially valueless material in which ore is found
- of or found in fresh water
- A substance that pollutes the air
15 Clues: A Resource earth provides • of or found in fresh water • A substance that pollutes the air • a substance that pollutes something • the process of removing salt from seawater • the process by which fertile land becomes desert • the commercially valueless material in which ore is found • solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium. • ...
natural disaster 2023-10-19
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- something that contaminates the environment.
- long-term pattern of weather.
- a kind of vibration through the earth's crust.
- increase of temperature of Earth's atmosphere.
- a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
- the release of volcano
- synonym of 'sick'
- complete disappearance of a species from Earth.
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- an event or situation that causes something to start
- the exterior of an object (ocean)
- the action of clearing a wide area of trees.
- physical harm that caused by something or someone.
- the result of damage.
- potential source of harm.
- amount of force
15 Clues: amount of force • synonym of 'sick' • the result of damage. • the release of volcano • potential source of harm. • long-term pattern of weather. • the exterior of an object (ocean) • something that contaminates the environment. • the action of clearing a wide area of trees. • a kind of vibration through the earth's crust. • increase of temperature of Earth's atmosphere. • ...
NATURAL FEATURES 2023-10-27
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- a piece of land surrounded by water.
- a large area of water surrounded by land.
- a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth.
- a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava
- a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it
- Park.an area of countryside, or occasionally sea or fresh water, protected by the state
- an area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation
- a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards
- the city or town that functions as the seat of government and administrative centre of a country or region.
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- a cascade of water falling from a height
- the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
- a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly
- a large area covered chiefly with trees and
- a low area of land between hills or mountains
- a slowly moving mass or river of ice
15 Clues: a piece of land surrounded by water. • a slowly moving mass or river of ice • a cascade of water falling from a height • a large area of water surrounded by land. • a large area covered chiefly with trees and • a low area of land between hills or mountains • a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards • ...
Natural features 2023-10-27
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- PARK: Un área protegida y gestionada para la conservación de la naturaleza y la recreación pública.
- Un cuerpo de agua salada que generalmente es más pequeño que un océano.
- Una área de tierra baja entre montañas u otras elevaciones.
- Extensión de agua salada que cubre la mayor parte de la superficie de la Tierra.
- Una entrada de agua rodeada por tierra en tres lados.
- Un cuerpo de agua rodeado de tierra que generalmente es más pequeño que un mar.
- Una elevación natural de la tierra que es más alta que una colina.
- Una gran extensión de agua parcialmente rodeada de tierra, generalmente más grande que una bahía pero más pequeña que un océano.
- Una masa de hielo en movimiento que se forma en las regiones polares.
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- Un área densamente arbolada con una variedad de árboles y vegetación.
- Una montaña que puede entrar en erupción con lava, ceniza y gases.
- Una caída de agua que fluye desde una altura.
- Un área densamente arbolada y tropical con una gran biodiversidad.
- Un profundo desfiladero o barranco creado por la erosión.
- Una porción de tierra rodeada de agua por todos lados.
15 Clues: Una caída de agua que fluye desde una altura. • Una entrada de agua rodeada por tierra en tres lados. • Una porción de tierra rodeada de agua por todos lados. • Un profundo desfiladero o barranco creado por la erosión. • Una área de tierra baja entre montañas u otras elevaciones. • Una montaña que puede entrar en erupción con lava, ceniza y gases. • ...
Natural Hazards 2024-03-04
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- - is any object, situation or behaviour that can cause injury, illness or damage to property or the environment
- Richter scale- measures the magnitude of a tremor (how powerful it is) using an instrument called a seismometer
- - When gravity acts on the air, the air exerts a force upon the earth.
- the point within the Earth where an earthquake rupture starts
- core - made of solid metal
- - massive rocks that make up the outer layer of the Earth’s surface and whose movement along faults triggers earthquakes
- core - made of very hot molten metal.
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- - A fracture in the rocks that make up the Earth’s crust.
- - how susceptible are people to the damage caused by the natural hazard.
- hazards - is the threat of a naturally occurring event that will have a negative effect on people and/or the natural environment. For example Earthquakes and forest fires. A natural event that can cause social and economic impacts.
- - the point at the surface of the Earth directly above the focus
- Waves - are caused by the sudden movement of materials within the Earth, such as slip along a fault during an earthquake.
- - the layer of molten rock on which the crust floats.
- - the outer layer of the Earth made up of the solidified rocky plates
- - Human interpretation of a major event causing widespread disruption on a significant scale.
15 Clues: core - made of solid metal • core - made of very hot molten metal. • - the layer of molten rock on which the crust floats. • - A fracture in the rocks that make up the Earth’s crust. • the point within the Earth where an earthquake rupture starts • - the point at the surface of the Earth directly above the focus • ...
Natural Resources 2024-04-17
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- Damaging greenhouse gases build up here
- released into the air when burning fossil fuels
- Energy from plants and animals
- also called crude oil
- Examples are coal, crude oil, and natural gas
- Resources that can't be replaced
- odorless, colorless gas
- A resource that can be replaced
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- Energy created from moving water
- global disaster caused by use of fossil fuels
- Machines that produce wind energy
- Heat energy from deep in the earth
- Energy that is harnessed from the sun
- energy that comes from splitting Uranium atoms
- solid sedimentary rock
15 Clues: also called crude oil • solid sedimentary rock • odorless, colorless gas • Energy from plants and animals • A resource that can be replaced • Energy created from moving water • Resources that can't be replaced • Machines that produce wind energy • Heat energy from deep in the earth • Energy that is harnessed from the sun • Damaging greenhouse gases build up here • ...
Natural Hazards 2023-05-23
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- a storm with small balls of ice that fall like rain
- the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
- A violent winter storm characterized by freezing temperatures, strong winds, and blowing snow
- A small storm often accompanied by heavy precipitation and frequent thunder and lightning
- An intense wind and rain storm that forms over oceans in the tropics.
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- A giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor.
- A long period of dry weather
- A very heavy flow of water, which is greater than the normal flow of water and goes over the stream's normal channel.
- A depression produced in a region where soluble rock has been removed by groundwater
- a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
- a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
- a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff
- Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
- A rapidly whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down to touch Earth's surface.
- A large fire that spreads quickly over a natural area
15 Clues: A long period of dry weather • a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand • a storm with small balls of ice that fall like rain • A large fire that spreads quickly over a natural area • a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain • a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff • ...
Natural environments 2023-06-14
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- Dense area of trees, plants, and wildlife, often with a variety of ecosystems
- Natural underground hollow or passage, often with unique geological formations
- Vast, treeless Arctic or Alpine region characterized by low temperatures and a short growing season
- Large expanse of flat or rolling grassland, typically found in temperate regions
- Opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are expelled
- Atoll Ring-shaped coral reef or series of islets surrounding a central lagoon
- Grassy plain characterized by scattered trees and supporting a range of wildlife
- Reef Underwater ecosystem formed by colonies of coral polyps, supporting a diverse array of marine life
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- Arid region with minimal vegetation, characterized by sand dunes, rocky landscapes, or vast expanses of barren land
- Large landform that rises steeply above its surroundings, often with rocky terrain and snow-capped peaks
- Natural flowing watercourse, often originating from a source and emptying into a larger body of water
- A cascade of water that flows from a height, often creating a picturesque scene
- Deep and narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by erosion from a river or other natural forces
- Area where water covers the soil, such as marshes, swamps, or bogs, supporting diverse plant and animal life
- Large mass of ice that moves slowly down a slope or valley, shaping the surrounding landscape
- Sandy or pebbly shore by the ocean or a lake, with waves and coastal features
16 Clues: Dense area of trees, plants, and wildlife, often with a variety of ecosystems • Sandy or pebbly shore by the ocean or a lake, with waves and coastal features • Atoll Ring-shaped coral reef or series of islets surrounding a central lagoon • Natural underground hollow or passage, often with unique geological formations • ...
Natural Disaster 2023-06-29
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- Giant ocean wave that can be caused by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.
- A spinning column of air that reaches from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing strong winds.
- A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down a mountain slope.
- A long period of time with little or no rainfall, making the land dry and causing water shortages.
- The sudden movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often caused by heavy rainfall.
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- A large-scale, rotating storm system characterized by strong winds, often called a hurricane or typhoon.
- Shaking of the ground caused by rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface.
- A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.
- An uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush due to dry conditions.
- A severe snowstorm with strong winds and reduced visibility, often accompanied by low temperatures.
- A sudden and rapid flow of mud, rocks, and debris down a slope or mountain.
- A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity.
- An overflow of water that covers normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
- A weather event where small balls of ice called hail fall from the sky during a thunderstorm.
- A mountain or hill that can erupt and release hot lava, ash, and gases from deep within the Earth.
15 Clues: Shaking of the ground caused by rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface. • A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down a mountain slope. • A sudden and rapid flow of mud, rocks, and debris down a slope or mountain. • A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity. • ...
Natural Disaster 2023-06-29
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- A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down a mountain slope.
- A long period of time with little or no rainfall, making the land dry and causing water shortages.
- A large-scale, rotating storm system characterized by strong winds, often called a hurricane or typhoon.
- A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.
- A weather event where small balls of ice called hail fall from the sky during a thunderstorm.
- Shaking of the ground caused by rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface.
- The sudden movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often caused by heavy rainfall.
- An uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush due to dry conditions.
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- A sudden and rapid flow of mud, rocks, and debris down a slope or mountain.
- An overflow of water that covers normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
- Giant ocean wave that can be caused by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.
- A severe snowstorm with strong winds and reduced visibility, often accompanied by low temperatures.
- A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity.
- A spinning column of air that reaches from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing strong winds.
- A mountain or hill that can erupt and release hot lava, ash, and gases from deep within the Earth.
15 Clues: Shaking of the ground caused by rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface. • A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down a mountain slope. • A sudden and rapid flow of mud, rocks, and debris down a slope or mountain. • A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity. • ...
Natural Selection 2023-03-17
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- developing organism
- How organisms with variations are better suited for survival
- The scientist that developed the theory of natural selection
- Organisms that have similar adaptations because they have a common ancestor
- The timeline of Earth's history
- The name of the earliest horse fossil
- The name of Mr.Ray's class
- Rayland rule #2
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- Rayland rule #1
- butterfly like organism that changes color to match it's environment
- Organisms that have similar adaptations only because they are in a similar environment
- Major change in the horse
- The name of a fossil that looks like a horseshoe crab
- organisms suited for their environment
- Not all offspring are the same
15 Clues: Rayland rule #1 • Rayland rule #2 • developing organism • Major change in the horse • The name of Mr.Ray's class • Not all offspring are the same • The timeline of Earth's history • The name of the earliest horse fossil • organisms suited for their environment • The name of a fossil that looks like a horseshoe crab • How organisms with variations are better suited for survival • ...
Natural Resources 2023-04-18
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- energy from the Sun
- brownish haze produced when nitrogen compounds and other pollutants in the air react
- has the chemical formula H20
- Renewable energy
- Fossil fuels such as coal,oil, and uranium
- deposits of minerals large enough to be mined for profit
- group of wind turbines that produce electricity
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- cutting down trees for human activities
- Stars release this kind of energy
- energy produced by burning organic matter
- electricity produced by flowing water
- Process in which mined land must be recovered
- thermal energy from Earth's interior
- a viscous liquid derived from petroleum
- precipitation that has a ph less than 5.6
15 Clues: Renewable energy • energy from the Sun • has the chemical formula H20 • Stars release this kind of energy • thermal energy from Earth's interior • electricity produced by flowing water • cutting down trees for human activities • a viscous liquid derived from petroleum • energy produced by burning organic matter • precipitation that has a ph less than 5.6 • ...
natural selection 2025-05-15
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- any complete set of individuals, objects, or events that share a common characteristic
- the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- the process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
- relating to genes or heredity
- the action or process of adapting or being adapted.
- the founder of natural selection
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- the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material
- an animal's young
- distinguishing quality or characteristic
- he continued existence of organisms which are best adapted to their environment, with the extinction of others
- the process where humans intentionally choose and breed organisms with specific, desirable traits
- an animal that is caught and killed by another for food
- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism
- an animal that naturally preys on others
- an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form
15 Clues: an animal's young • relating to genes or heredity • the founder of natural selection • distinguishing quality or characteristic • an animal that naturally preys on others • the action or process of adapting or being adapted. • an animal that is caught and killed by another for food • an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form • ...
Natural Selection 2025-05-15
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- the natural environment where an organism lives and gets the things it needs to survive
- any individual living thing, like a plant, animal, or microorganism
- selection- the process where humans intentionally breed plants or animals for specific desirable traits
- an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals
- the children or young of a parent, whether human, animal, or plant
- of the fittest- a process where organisms best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, leading to natural selection
- selection- a process where organisms best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, leading to natural selection
- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited traits in organisms
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- the science and practice of cultivating land to grow crops and raise livestock for food, fiber, and other useful products
- engineering- the process of directly altering an organism's DNA to change its traits
- an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal
- the number of people living in a certain area
- a distinctive characteristic, feature, or quality that someone or something possesses, either physically or behaviorally
- the process by which living organisms change over time to better suit their environment, making them more likely to survive and reproduce
- An English scientist who studied nature
15 Clues: An English scientist who studied nature • the number of people living in a certain area • an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal • an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals • the children or young of a parent, whether human, animal, or plant • any individual living thing, like a plant, animal, or microorganism • ...
natural selection 2025-05-14
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- ntist that discovered the there of natrul selection
- the science or practice of farming
- the continued existence of organisms which are best adapted to their environment, with the extinction of others, as a concept in the Darwinian theory of evolution
- something that gets hunted
- a animals or humans kid
- something that the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism
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- trait that helps an organism survive or reproduce
- passing those advantageous traits to future generations
- something that is carried from the parents to the offspring
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person
- the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material
- where humans choose the traits they want and they breed the two they want to get a specific gene they want
- a individual cell
- the whole number of people in a country or region
- somehting that kills to survive
15 Clues: a individual cell • a animals or humans kid • something that gets hunted • somehting that kills to survive • the science or practice of farming • trait that helps an organism survive or reproduce • the whole number of people in a country or region • ntist that discovered the there of natrul selection • passing those advantageous traits to future generations • ...
Natural Selection 2025-05-14
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- a key mechanism of evolution where organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those advantageous traits to their offspring
- a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area and capable of interbreeding
- the continued existence of organisms which are best adapted to their environment, with the extinction of others, as a concept in the Darwinian theory of evolution.
- he study of heredity, the process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring
- the process of directly altering an organism's DNA to modify its traits
- the natural environment where an organism lives, grows, and thrives
- a specific characteristic of an individual, often determined by genetics, environment, or both
- the explanation for biological evolution by means of natural selection
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- the new organisms produced through reproduction, either sexually or asexually
- the process where humans intentionally choose and breed organisms (plants or animals) for specific traits, leading to changes in their genetic makeup over generations
- an organism that hunts and kills other organisms for food
- The process where an organism becomes better suited to its environment over time
- the cultivation of land for raising crops and livestock to provide food, fiber, and other products essential for human life
- an animal that is hunted, killed, and eaten by another animal (the predator) for food
- any living individual, whether a plant, animal, fungus, or microorganism, that exhibits the characteristics of life, such as growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli
15 Clues: an organism that hunts and kills other organisms for food • the natural environment where an organism lives, grows, and thrives • the explanation for biological evolution by means of natural selection • the process of directly altering an organism's DNA to modify its traits • the new organisms produced through reproduction, either sexually or asexually • ...
Natural Selection 2025-05-14
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- An animal that naturally preys on others.
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food.
- The last name of a famous Geologist and Naturalist.
- The practice of farming.
- The intentional process of humans intentionally modifying the genetics of an organism.
- The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
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- The continued existence of organisms that are best adapted to their environment, with the extinction of others, is a concept in the theory of Darwin.
- An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
- The process of where humans select and breed organisms with desirable traits, essentially controlling which individuals reproduce.
- The process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment can survive and produce more offspring.
- The total number of individuals occupying an area.
- An animal's young.
- Relating to genes or heredity.
- The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
15 Clues: An animal's young. • The practice of farming. • Relating to genes or heredity. • An animal that naturally preys on others. • A distinguishing quality or characteristic. • The total number of individuals occupying an area. • The last name of a famous Geologist and Naturalist. • The action or process of adapting or being adapted. • ...
Natural Selection 2025-05-15
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- Genes
- The Amount Of An Organism In One Habitat
- The Process Of Organisms Adapting To Their Environment
- Eats Other Animals
- Farming
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- Humans Breeding Organisms With The Best Traits
- Genetic Biologist
- Altering DNA
- An Organisms Children
- Species With The Best Traits Survive
- The Environment An Organism Lives In
- Characteristics Of Organisms
- A Species
- Changing Over Time
- Is Eaten By Other Animals
15 Clues: Genes • Farming • A Species • Altering DNA • Genetic Biologist • Eats Other Animals • Changing Over Time • An Organisms Children • Is Eaten By Other Animals • Characteristics Of Organisms • Species With The Best Traits Survive • The Environment An Organism Lives In • The Amount Of An Organism In One Habitat • Humans Breeding Organisms With The Best Traits • ...
natural selection 2025-05-16
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- an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
- theory of evolution through natural selection,
- the process by which organisms evolve traits that enhance their ability to survive and reproduce in a specific environment
- the children or young of a particular parent or progenitor, or descendants collectively
- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
- the science and practice of cultivating plants and livestock for human use, including growing crops and raising animal
- the total number of people living in a particular place or a group of individuals sharing a common characteristic.
- the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
- relating to genes or heredity.
- a process best suited to their enivirement survive and reproduce successesully
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- an organism that captures and eats another (the prey
- The process where humans intentionally select for specific traits in plants and animals, influencing their evolutionary
- The evolutionary process where organisms best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
- an animal that is hunted or killed by another for food.
15 Clues: relating to genes or heredity. • theory of evolution through natural selection, • an organism that captures and eats another (the prey • an animal that is hunted or killed by another for food. • an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. • the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. • ...
Natural Selection 2026-03-27
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- The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce
- Blending in with surroundings to avoid detection
- An action that helps an organism survive
- An organism that is hunted
- A group of organisms of the same species
- Passing traits from parents to offspring
- A change in DNA that can introduce new traits
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- The process by which organisms better suited to their environment survive and reproduce
- An organism that hunts others for food
- A physical or behavioral feature passed from parents
- A long-term change in species over time
- All living and nonliving things in a particular place
- The place where an organism lives
- The struggle between organisms for resources
- A characteristic that helps an organism survive
15 Clues: An organism that is hunted • The place where an organism lives • An organism that hunts others for food • A long-term change in species over time • An action that helps an organism survive • A group of organisms of the same species • Passing traits from parents to offspring • The struggle between organisms for resources • A change in DNA that can introduce new traits • ...
NATURAL FORCES 2026-05-26
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- A LONG TIME WITH NO RAIN WHERE THE GROUND GETS DRY.
- A HUGE WALL OF SNOW SLIDING DOWN A MOUNTAIN!
- A VERY BAD EVENT THAT HURTS PEOPLE OR PLACES.
- WHEN DIRT AND ROCKS SLIDE DOWN A HILL.
- TO FEEL BAD PAIN OR SADNESS.
- A GIANT STORM WITH SUPER STRONG WIND AND RAIN.
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- WHEN TOO MUCH WATER COVERS THE DRY LAND.
- WHEN ICE TURNS INTO WATER FROM THE HEAT.
- A GIANT OCEAN WAVE THAT HITS THE BEACH.
- THE EARTH GETTING WARMER AND CHANGING THE WEATHER.
- BEING READY BEFORE DANGER TO STAY SAFE.
- WHEN THE GROUND SHAKES AND SHIVERS.
- SOMEONE WHO STAYS ALIVE AND SAFE AFTER DANGER.
- A MOUNTAIN THAT SHOOTS OUT HOT LAVA!
- A SPINNING FUNNEL OF WIND THAT TOUCHES THE GROUND.
15 Clues: TO FEEL BAD PAIN OR SADNESS. • WHEN THE GROUND SHAKES AND SHIVERS. • A MOUNTAIN THAT SHOOTS OUT HOT LAVA! • WHEN DIRT AND ROCKS SLIDE DOWN A HILL. • A GIANT OCEAN WAVE THAT HITS THE BEACH. • BEING READY BEFORE DANGER TO STAY SAFE. • WHEN TOO MUCH WATER COVERS THE DRY LAND. • WHEN ICE TURNS INTO WATER FROM THE HEAT. • A HUGE WALL OF SNOW SLIDING DOWN A MOUNTAIN! • ...
Catastrophic events 2022-03-24
7 Clues: eruption • massive flooding • cause damage to the ecosystem • occurs by plate tectonic movement • and mass of snow falling rapidly down a • a high see wave caused by an earthquake • funnel-shaped, destructive whirling winds
Roblox Games 2025-05-29
7 Clues: Survive Disasters • Get slaps,earn gloves • Get kills,earn fruits • Run away from dead MEMEs • IDK have a guess LOL 😂😂😂 • Survive four ruthless killers • Fighting game based on one punch man
Managing Risk to Avoid Supply-Chain Breakdown 2013-03-24
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- Distortion increases in the supply chain as you get farther away from the end consumer, known as the ___ effect.
- Managers can lower excess risks by making existing capacity more...
- Intellectual property risk has grown rapidly as supply chains become less...
- This occurs when a supplier, through high utilization or another cause of inflexibility, cannot respond to changes in demand.
- This company lost over $400 million in sales because they employed a single sourcing policy and there was a fire at their only supplier.
- If the level of risk is high, managers need to focus on this.
- This risk refers to unanticipated increases in acquisition costs resulting from fluctuating exchange rates or supplier price hikes.
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- The more a company networks its ___, the greater the threat that a failure anywhere can cause failure everywhere.
- Results from a mismatch between a company's projections and actual demand.
- For products with high holding costs and/or a high rate of obsolescence, using ___ suppliers is a better strategy.
- This can be countered by creating financial hedges, balancing cost and revenue flows by region and building flexible global capacity.
- Holding inventory is appropriate for __ products with relatively low holding costs.
- Sears stock plummeted more than 30% in one day because of this type of risk.
- Natural disasters lead to this type of risk.
- A group exercise that helps managers and their companies understand and prioritize supply chain risks.
15 Clues: Natural disasters lead to this type of risk. • If the level of risk is high, managers need to focus on this. • Managers can lower excess risks by making existing capacity more... • Results from a mismatch between a company's projections and actual demand. • Intellectual property risk has grown rapidly as supply chains become less... • ...
Ancient Japan and Shinto 2015-04-15
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- Japanese religion that taught that there were spirits in all living and non-living things called Kami'
- warrior class (like the knights) pledged oaths of loyalty to their military leader
- samurai code of conduct demanded loyalty fearlessness in battle and honorable in life
- 1603-1867 closed of Japan from Europe for 250 years as they distrusted Europeans and Christianity and felt superior to European culture and issued the Act of Seclusion in 1636
- chain of islands and irregular coastlines
- belief in more than one god
- decentralized political system in which power and land was distributed among nobles
- landowning nobles and lords that owned large estates of land and demanded taxes from the people that lived on them they were wealthy and powerful
- farmers artisans were poorest class of Japan but their work was valued
- top military commander whose job it was to help train the army and protect Japan
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- family dynasties which ruled Japan until 1867
- an underground fault-line that causes many natural disasters
- clan held the highest rank in society and claimed to be a descendant of the sun god, a symbol held no political power
- lowest class in Japanese feudal system they were wealthy but their work was not respected as they made money off of other peoples work
- ritual suicide a blade to stab themselves in stomach of samurai brought shame to their families
15 Clues: belief in more than one god • chain of islands and irregular coastlines • family dynasties which ruled Japan until 1867 • an underground fault-line that causes many natural disasters • farmers artisans were poorest class of Japan but their work was valued • top military commander whose job it was to help train the army and protect Japan • ...
Types of Engineers 2024-01-05
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- use chemicals to make products
- work on roads, bridges, buildings, and other public structures.
- design and write programs for computers.
- design machines or things that move, like cars and trains. A mechanical engineer also might help design electricity-generating stations, oil refineries, and factories.
- design and improve the machines and assembly lines that make things. They work with robots, hydraulics, and air-operated devices to help companies work faster and better with fewer mistakes.
- study very small things, like strings of atoms and how they are put together.
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- work with electricity and design electrical equipment, from small things like radios and computers to large things like the wires that carry electricity across the country.
- design and build computers and the parts that computers are made of.
- design, build, test, and repair boats, ships, and underwater craft, focusing primarily on their internal systems.
- design and build nuclear plants. They also study the characteristic behaviors of certain radioactive or unstable elements.
- design and implement solutions to remediate and restore the environment.
- design and work with medical equipment
- design and analysis of buildings and large non-building structures to withstand both the gravity and wind loads as well as natural disasters
- design space vehicles or airplanes
- look at how complicated things work and try to make them faster and smarter.
15 Clues: use chemicals to make products • design space vehicles or airplanes • design and work with medical equipment • design and write programs for computers. • work on roads, bridges, buildings, and other public structures. • design and build computers and the parts that computers are made of. • design and implement solutions to remediate and restore the environment. • ...
Ecosystems 2023-03-09
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- a close ecological relationship between two or more organisms such as mutualism, commensalism and parasitism
- two organisms compete for the same resources
- the sequence of biotic changes that restore a damaged community
- the ability of an ecosystem to resist change from a disturbance
- all the biotic and abiotic factors in an environment where an organism lives
- the variety of species within an ecosystem
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- the ability of an ecosystem to recover after it has undergone an disturbance
- a po;ulation begins with a period of slow growth followed by a period of exponential growth before leveling off at a stable size indicated by an s-shaped curved
- factors that can impact a population regardless of its density such as weather, natural disasters and human activity
- a space that contains all the physical, chemical, and biological factors that a species needs to survive and reproduce
- factors that are affected by the number of individuals in the area such as competition, predation, parasitism and disease
- the maximum population of a species that a particular environment can normally and consistently support
- simplified diagram that shows the number of surviving individuals over time from a measured set of births
- population size increases in a relatively short time indicated with a j-shaped graph
- process by which one organism captures and feeds upon another organism
15 Clues: the variety of species within an ecosystem • two organisms compete for the same resources • the sequence of biotic changes that restore a damaged community • the ability of an ecosystem to resist change from a disturbance • process by which one organism captures and feeds upon another organism • ...
Natural Hazards 2013-05-22
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- Where plates touch/meet
- Point on ground above the focus.
- Type of margin where two plates move sideways past each other and sometimes cause earthquakes.
- Type of margin where a oceanic crust moves under a continental crust but it sinks as it is heavier.
- Huge slabs under the earth
- Type of margin where two continental plates collide and since neither can sink, they rise to form mountains.
- The point where the earthquake occurs.
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- The region of the earth's interior between the crust and the core.
- A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance.
- More economically developed country.
- The outside part of the earth.
- A volcanic belt that runs all the way around the edge of the Pacific ocean.
- Less economically developed country.
- Type of margin when two plates move away from each other and magma immediately rises to fill the gap.
- Instruments used to detect earthquakes.
15 Clues: Where plates touch/meet • Huge slabs under the earth • The outside part of the earth. • Point on ground above the focus. • More economically developed country. • Less economically developed country. • The point where the earthquake occurs. • Instruments used to detect earthquakes. • The region of the earth's interior between the crust and the core. • ...
Natural Hazards 2014-04-07
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- A fire in scrub or a forest, especially one that spreads rapidly
- A mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.
- A prolong period of excessive heat.
- A storm of heavy hail.
- A danger or risk.
- A collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.
- High temperature
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- A system of winds rotating inwards to an area of low barometric pressure, with an anticlockwise (northern hemisphere) or clockwise (southern hemisphere) circulation; a depression.
- A sudden accident or a natural catastrophe that causes great damage or loss of life.
- A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance.
- A sudden local flood, typically due to heavy rain
- A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
- An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.
- existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind.
- A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
15 Clues: High temperature • A danger or risk. • A storm of heavy hail. • A prolong period of excessive heat. • A sudden local flood, typically due to heavy rain • A collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff. • A fire in scrub or a forest, especially one that spreads rapidly • A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance. • ...
Natural world 2015-01-08
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- a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.
- a large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
- a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.
- a large body of water surrounded by land.
- a structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young.
- a large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing.
- an area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation, typically in the tropics.
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- a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
- a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground.
- plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular area or habitat.
- a very large expanse of sea, in particular, each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically.
- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
- having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
- a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.
- the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface and surrounds its landmasses.
15 Clues: a large body of water surrounded by land. • a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth. • having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation. • the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. • a large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia. • ...
Natural Resources 2016-01-21
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- The worlds largest dam
- Power generated from harnessing wind
- The process of extracting minerals from the earths crust
- The process of using used materials to make new ones
- Fossil fuel in gas form
- Plant matter grown to generate electricity
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- The largest dam on the Nelson River
- The process of growing crops or livestock
- A liquid form of fossil fuel
- The tunnel where the water goes down when it first enters the dam
- Separating petroleum into many types of pure fuel
- A nuclear reacted harnessed by nuclear power
- Fuels produced from biomass feed
- Fossil fuel in rock form
- The Canadian province that produces the most natural gas
15 Clues: The worlds largest dam • Fossil fuel in gas form • Fossil fuel in rock form • A liquid form of fossil fuel • Fuels produced from biomass feed • The largest dam on the Nelson River • Power generated from harnessing wind • The process of growing crops or livestock • Plant matter grown to generate electricity • A nuclear reacted harnessed by nuclear power • ...
Natural Science 2020-02-24
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- Is an earth ecosystem
- Richness The number of species that live in a certain location
- Basic unit of soceity
- Pertinent or common to the whole world
- Formation of new species through evolution
- The ability to do work
- Confined to just one area
- The variety of life forms on earth and the essential interdependence of all living things.
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- The different regions of our planet that have different climates, plants and animals.
- Is the migration seen as an exit of individuals from one region
- Basic unit of life
- Species Is any species intentionally or accidentally transported and released by man into an environment outside its present range
- The process plants absorb sunlight and turn that energy into food
- Coldest biome
- Smallest part of matter
15 Clues: Coldest biome • Basic unit of life • Is an earth ecosystem • Basic unit of soceity • The ability to do work • Smallest part of matter • Confined to just one area • Pertinent or common to the whole world • Formation of new species through evolution • Richness The number of species that live in a certain location • Is the migration seen as an exit of individuals from one region • ...
Natural Selection 2020-03-19
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- the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism
- the action or process of adapting or being adapted
- the alteration of the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism
- types of rock that are formed by the accumulation or deposition of small particles and subsequent cementation of mineral or organic particles
- means the ability to survive to reproductive age
- is all the organisms of the same group or species
- the difference in DNA among individuals
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- a fossil of a footprint, trail, burrow, or other trace of an animal rather than of the animal itself
- was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution
- is the change in the characteristics of a species over several generations
- best known for his Theory of Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics
- that each generation has more offspring than can be supported by the environment
- the process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce
- he state or process of a species, family, or larger group is all dead
- Any preserved evidence of life from a past geological age
15 Clues: the difference in DNA among individuals • means the ability to survive to reproductive age • is all the organisms of the same group or species • the action or process of adapting or being adapted • Any preserved evidence of life from a past geological age • the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism • ...
Natural resources 2021-02-25
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- black or brownish rock burn to create energy
- the other name for man made resources
- liquid deep in the ground
- energy made by moving air
- what nonrenewable and renewable resources make or produce
- material that is able to be replaced or never runs out
- energy captured and turned into energy
- the other word for synthetic resources
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- material that can not be replaced at the same time its being used
- materials that comes from the natural world
- sun produced energy
- used and maked to make energy and heat
- a type of fossil fuel that is basically gas
- energy produced by the heat of the earth
- materials made by plants and animals that can convert into energy
15 Clues: sun produced energy • liquid deep in the ground • energy made by moving air • the other name for man made resources • used and maked to make energy and heat • energy captured and turned into energy • the other word for synthetic resources • energy produced by the heat of the earth • materials that comes from the natural world • a type of fossil fuel that is basically gas • ...
Natural Resources 2021-02-24
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- Wood or crops made into fuel
- Fossil fuels are _______ to the world
- Materials made by plants and animals that can be made into energy
- Water that can be used as electricity
- Resource that can be replaced
- Releases energy when burned
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- Resource that cannot be replaced
- Gives power
- Energy from the sun
- Using earths heat to warm things/cool them
- Liquid deep down ground
- Blackish brown rock
- Materials found in the natural environment
- Natural resources are
- Without natural resources we would not
15 Clues: Gives power • Energy from the sun • Blackish brown rock • Natural resources are • Liquid deep down ground • Releases energy when burned • Wood or crops made into fuel • Resource that can be replaced • Resource that cannot be replaced • Fossil fuels are _______ to the world • Water that can be used as electricity • Without natural resources we would not • ...
Natural Cycles 2018-10-08
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- respiration Animals use oxygen to break down sugars, fats, and proteins to release energy to live and grow.
- Precipitation that flows over the surface of the soil.
- dioxide Burning fossil fuels for energy releases this into the atmosphere.
- The bumps on the roots of plants called legumes where nitrogen-fixing bacteria live.
- Oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen cycle through non-living and living systems in a ________________ cycle.
- The process in which plants make sugar using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the atmosphere.
- Water is absorbed by trees from the ground and released into the atmosphere.
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- Bacteria in the soil break down molecules containing nitrogen and nitrogen is returned to the atmosphere.
- smog This is produced when sunlight interacts with air pollution to produce a brown smog.
- This microscopic organism breaks down (eats) dead things.
- A pollutant being released into the atmosphere.
- The gathering of water into a body of water
- fuel a source of energy (for example oil or coal) that is formed from dead plants and animals
- fixation Nitrogen is combined with other elements by bacteria that live in plants.
- precipitation Precipitation that is more acidic than normal due to pollution.
15 Clues: The gathering of water into a body of water • A pollutant being released into the atmosphere. • Precipitation that flows over the surface of the soil. • This microscopic organism breaks down (eats) dead things. • dioxide Burning fossil fuels for energy releases this into the atmosphere. • ...
Natural Sciences 2017-11-05
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- a unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
- the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
- the branch of science that deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed; the investigation of their properties and the ways in which they interact, combine, and change
- the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
- the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
- The biological specialty of classifying species and their relationships to each other.
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- the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.
- the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane.
- the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behavior, origin, and distribution.
- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
- a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
- the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
- a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
- a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
15 Clues: the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. • the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. • the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period. • the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. • ...
Natural fibers 2023-09-04
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- the type of leaves that silkworms eat as food
- a soft & fluffy fiber often used in making t-shirts and sheets.
- durable fabric made from the fibers of the Chinese nettle plant
- a soft & warm fiber used in making sweaters and scarves
- a disadvantage to putting wool in the dryer
- some fabrics can't be washed in a machine
- a thread or filament from which a textile is formed
- A type of plant fiber used for making linen
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- some fabrics require special care
- made from the skin of animals, often used for clothing and accessories.
- is a type of rabbit fur that can be made into yarn
- some fabrics have to be ironed
- one of the wool producers
- fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant
- luxurious fabric produced by silkworms
15 Clues: one of the wool producers • some fabrics have to be ironed • some fabrics require special care • luxurious fabric produced by silkworms • some fabrics can't be washed in a machine • a disadvantage to putting wool in the dryer • A type of plant fiber used for making linen • the type of leaves that silkworms eat as food • fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant • ...
Natural Phenomena 2023-09-10
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- A weather event characterized by hailstones, often damaging crops and property.
- The daily event when the sun appears above the horizon in the east, marking the start of the day.
- A celestial object composed of ice, dust, and gas that develops a bright tail when near the sun.
- A violent and destructive windstorm with a twisting funnel-shaped cloud.
- A series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
- A mountain or vent in the Earth's crust that can erupt, releasing lava, ash, and gases.
- A natural light display in the Earth's sky, often seen near the polar regions.
- When one celestial body passes in front of another, such as a solar or lunar eclipse.
- Shower A celestial event when numerous meteors appear to radiate from a single point in the night sky.
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- A weather event characterized by thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and sometimes hail.
- A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended near the Earth's surface, reducing visibility.
- A meteorological phenomenon where sunlight is refracted, creating a colorful arc in the sky.
- The shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
- A mass of snow, ice, and debris rapidly descending down a mountain slope.
- The daily event when the sun disappears below the horizon in the west, signaling the end of the day.
15 Clues: A violent and destructive windstorm with a twisting funnel-shaped cloud. • A mass of snow, ice, and debris rapidly descending down a mountain slope. • The shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates. • A natural light display in the Earth's sky, often seen near the polar regions. • ...
Natural Elements 2023-09-07
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- A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.
- A tall landform with a peak often covered in snow.
- A slow-moving mass of ice formed from snow.
- A violent windstorm with a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud.
- A large area covered with trees and plants.
- A dense, lush forest with high rainfall and biodiversity.
- A vast body of saltwater covering most of Earth's surface.
- Earth's natural satellite that orbits around it.
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- The bright, hot star at the center of our solar system.
- A cascade of water flowing over a steep drop.
- A mountain that can erupt, spewing lava and ash.
- A dry and barren area with little vegetation.
- A natural watercourse flowing toward an ocean or sea.
- A large body of freshwater surrounded by land.
- A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
15 Clues: A deep, narrow valley with steep sides. • A slow-moving mass of ice formed from snow. • A large area covered with trees and plants. • A cascade of water flowing over a steep drop. • A dry and barren area with little vegetation. • A large body of freshwater surrounded by land. • A mountain that can erupt, spewing lava and ash. • ...
Natural Phenomena 2023-07-07
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- "A vibrant arc of colors, it symbolizes God's promise and faithfulness, reminding us of His love and grace."
- "A trembling of the ground, it reminds us of the power and might of God, humbling us and drawing our attention to His presence."
- "A dancing display of lights, it reflects the wonder and awe of God's creativity, lighting up the night sky with His glory."
- Fire "As the flames consume, it signifies the refining and purifying work of God in our lives, bringing forth beauty from ashes."
- "A swirling force, it signifies the unpredictable nature of life, but also the comfort and protection found in God's shelter."
- "As the day awakens, it reminds us of the beauty and wonder of God's creation, bringing hope and a fresh start."
- "As the moon covers the sun, it reminds us of the intricate order and design of God's creation, displaying His sovereignty."
- "A celestial visitor, it represents the wonder and mystery of God's universe, captivating our imagination and inspiring awe."
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- "A brilliant flash of light, it signifies the awe-inspiring presence and power of God, illuminating the darkness."
- "The rumble of power, it reminds us of God's majesty and authority, as His voice echoes through the heavens."
- "As the water cascades, it symbolizes the abundance and life-giving flow of God's blessings and grace."
- "A powerful rush of snow, it represents the overwhelming nature of God's love, enveloping us with His mercy and forgiveness."
- Blooming "A delicate and vibrant transformation, it symbolizes the growth and renewal that God brings, adorning the world with beauty."
- "A gentle or powerful force, it reminds us of the Holy Spirit's movement and guidance in our lives, bringing refreshment and change."
- "As the day concludes, it paints the sky with vibrant hues, reminding us of the beauty and artistry of God's creation."
15 Clues: "As the water cascades, it symbolizes the abundance and life-giving flow of God's blessings and grace." • "A vibrant arc of colors, it symbolizes God's promise and faithfulness, reminding us of His love and grace." • "The rumble of power, it reminds us of God's majesty and authority, as His voice echoes through the heavens." • ...
Natural Resources 2023-01-31
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- is used to heat our houses and cook our food.
- is the book by Aldo Leopold that forms the basis of wildlife management today
- a resource that can be used again
- forests are needed to produce wood
- coal and oil are ___________ resources
- was the head of the USDA Forestry Division when it became the United States Forest Service
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- a black or brown developed from plants that dies between 1 million years and 400 million years ago
- most of all the food and natural fibers are provided by
- there are _________ main types of underground coal mines
- Soil __________________is the main side effect of food and fiber production.
- Soil_____________ districts had local farmers, business people and others that wanted to conserve water and soil.
- _____________ is a black gold
- made interstate transportation of game taken against state law a federal crime
- used to be a natural resource for providing heat
- is suitable for farming
15 Clues: is suitable for farming • _____________ is a black gold • a resource that can be used again • forests are needed to produce wood • coal and oil are ___________ resources • is used to heat our houses and cook our food. • used to be a natural resource for providing heat • most of all the food and natural fibers are provided by • ...
Natural Environment 2023-07-05
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- A hollow place in the ground, typically with an opening to the surface.
- A meteorological phenomenon that is caused by reflection, refraction, and dispersion of light in water droplets, resulting in a spectrum of colors.
- A steep fall of water in a river or stream.
- The time in the morning when the sun rises above the horizon.
- A sandy or pebbly area of land next to the sea or another body of water.
- A vast expanse of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.
- A piece of land surrounded by water.
- A barren area of land where little precipitation occurs.
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- A large, flowing body of water that moves toward a lake, ocean, or sea.
- The reproductive structure found in flowering plants, usually with vibrant petals.
- A flying insect with colorful wings and a slender body.
- A large body of water surrounded by land.
- The time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon.
- A tall natural elevation of the earth's surface with steep sides.
- A large area covered with trees, plants, and wildlife.
15 Clues: A piece of land surrounded by water. • A large body of water surrounded by land. • A steep fall of water in a river or stream. • A large area covered with trees, plants, and wildlife. • A flying insect with colorful wings and a slender body. • A barren area of land where little precipitation occurs. • The time in the morning when the sun rises above the horizon. • ...
Natural Gas 2023-03-08
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- What is added to natural gas to give it a foul smell, to serve as a safety device..
- Seismic technologies, make it possible to discover natural gas reserves.
- Drilling sites that are NOT found on land
- Percent of energy used comes from Natural gas
- What type of gas is produced when burning natural gas?
- people who study the structure and process of Earth
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- organic matter changed into coal, oil, and
- natural gas is stored in storage tanks, gas wells or _________.
- also known as British Thermal Units is how we measure natural gas.
- Percent of homes that use natural gas in their appliances.
- a by-product that is produced with methane, and butane
- Another greenhouse gas, that can hurt the environment.
- Once a site seems promising to contain natural gas _____ occurs.
- natural gas burns more ______ than other fossil fuels.
- Natural gas top use is by electric utilities and what?
15 Clues: Drilling sites that are NOT found on land • organic matter changed into coal, oil, and • Percent of energy used comes from Natural gas • people who study the structure and process of Earth • a by-product that is produced with methane, and butane • Another greenhouse gas, that can hurt the environment. • natural gas burns more ______ than other fossil fuels. • ...
Natural Phenomenona 2023-02-27
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- Produced by light interacting with ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.
- Formed by the refraction of sunlight or moonlight in plate-shaped ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.
- Geological phenomenon results of a perfect balance of ice, water, and wind.
- Colorful mountains located in China.
- Appears when sunlight hits a rain droplet.
- Snow formations found at high altitudes.
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- First appeared July 1643 in Lynn.
- Made of an iron oxide–tainted plume of saltwater.
- A phenomena that an reach 54,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Happens when the moon passes through the shadow of the Earth.
- A flocking behavior phenomena in denmark.
- Has a red or pink color.
- The water version of tornado.
- Only visible at night.
- Clouds that last ten minutes to half an hour.
15 Clues: Only visible at night. • Has a red or pink color. • The water version of tornado. • First appeared July 1643 in Lynn. • Colorful mountains located in China. • Snow formations found at high altitudes. • A flocking behavior phenomena in denmark. • Appears when sunlight hits a rain droplet. • Clouds that last ten minutes to half an hour. • ...
Natural selection 2023-04-24
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- a process that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism.
- The study of genes and heredity.
- a method of reproduction when a single parent produces a child.
- the method by which people choose the qualities they desire an organism to possess.
- a number that reflects the chance or likelihood that a particular event will occur.
- More environment-adapted organisms are more likely to survive and pass on the genes that contributed to their success.
- a quality that sets one person or thing off from another
- the possessions that a person leaves to their heirs after passing away.
- the process through which organisms adapt to their surroundings to increase their chances of surviving there.
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- selecting parents with specific traits to breed with one another and produce kids with more desirable traits
- happens when the male parent's sperm fertilizes the female parent's egg, resulting in the birth of a child that is genetically distinct from both parents.
- the processes used to create an exact genetic replica of another cell, tissue or organism.
- the presence of differences in sequences of genes between individual organisms of a species.
- Any change in the DNA sequence of a cell.
- species' traits over numerous generations through the use of natural selection.
15 Clues: The study of genes and heredity. • Any change in the DNA sequence of a cell. • a quality that sets one person or thing off from another • a method of reproduction when a single parent produces a child. • the possessions that a person leaves to their heirs after passing away. • species' traits over numerous generations through the use of natural selection. • ...
Natural Selection 2023-04-24
15 Clues: Traits • Cloning • Genetics • Evolution • Mutations • Adaptation • Inheritance • Probability • GeneticVariation • NaturalSelection • SelectiveBreeding • SexualReproduction • GeneticEngineering • AsexualReproduction • ArtificialSelection
Natural Disaters 2023-05-25
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- a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.
- when gas and/or lava are released from a volcano—sometimes explosively.
- a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside.
- a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush.
- a strong wind carrying clouds of sand with it, especially in a desert.
- a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
- the sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.
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- a localized, very intense low-pressure wind system, forming over tropical oceans and with winds of hurricane force.
- a storm with thunder and lightning and typically also heavy rain or hail.
- a storm of heavy hail.
- an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land.
- a cavity in the ground, especially in limestone bedrock, caused by water erosion and providing a route for surface water to disappear underground.
- a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.
- a long high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance.
- a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.
15 Clues: a storm of heavy hail. • a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility. • a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. • the sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff. • a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush. • ...
Natural Selection 2023-06-10
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- Trait A trait that has no specific value with respect to natural selection, being neither useful nor harmful for reproductive success.
- Derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors.
- The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
- Selection The process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
- An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
- The changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations.
- A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.
- The process by which new species or populations of living things develop from preexisting forms through successive generations.
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- An animal's young.
- Trait A genetic trait that helps an organism to maximize its reproductive success.
- A form or version of something that differs in some respect from other forms of the same thing or from a standard.
- All of theanimals born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
- A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- A particular section, group, or type of people or animals living in an area or country.
15 Clues: An animal's young. • A distinguishing quality or characteristic. • Derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors. • An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. • All of theanimals born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively. • Trait A genetic trait that helps an organism to maximize its reproductive success. • ...
Natural Hazards 2023-05-23
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- A long period of time without precipitation.
- eruption The spewing of lava and magma from a volcano.
- Mud, dirt, and rocks that fall from a cliff, mountain, or hill.
- Very large wave cause by earth tremors or volcanic eruptions.
- An increase in water levels over land in certain areas from excess rain.
- Shifting of tectonic plates which cause the earth to shake at fault lines.
- Very heavy snowstorm with high winds and makes it hard to see.
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- Cyclone A cyclone in the tropics usually referred to as a hurricane.
- A type of storm with thunder and lightning.
- A large fire in the woods. Usually in dry woody areas.
- Falling snow and mud from mountains.
- Dust and dirt particles being blown around.
- A cavity in the ground usually caused by water erosion.
- A funnel cloud with very high winds that rips and picks up dirt and other things.
- A type of storm the causes ice balls/chunks to fall.
15 Clues: Falling snow and mud from mountains. • A type of storm with thunder and lightning. • Dust and dirt particles being blown around. • A long period of time without precipitation. • A type of storm the causes ice balls/chunks to fall. • A large fire in the woods. Usually in dry woody areas. • eruption The spewing of lava and magma from a volcano. • ...
Natural features 2023-05-22
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- an area of sand or small stones near the sea
- the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
- an area, often covered with sand or rocks, where there is very little rain and not many plants
- a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level
- a large area of water surrounded by land
- a wide waterfall
- a mountain made from burned materials that may throw out hot rocks and lava
- large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
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- a raised line of water that moves across the surface of an area of water, especially the sea
- a very large area of sea
- a hill of sand near a beach or in a desert
- a low area of land between hills or mountains
- a forest in a tropical area that receives a lot of rain
- a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or mountain
- a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on a coast
15 Clues: a wide waterfall • a very large area of sea • a large area of water surrounded by land • a hill of sand near a beach or in a desert • an area of sand or small stones near the sea • a low area of land between hills or mountains • a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or mountain • a forest in a tropical area that receives a lot of rain • ...
Natural Selection 2021-10-07
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- a trait or behavior an organism has that helps them survive.
- An adaptation that is part of the organisms body, they were born with it.
- The gradual change in a population over time, creating a new species.
- a word used to describe how well adapted an organism is to their environment.
- The term for when parents produce offspring
- Natural ______________ is when better adapted organisms survive and reproduce.
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- The man who came up with the Theory of Evolution
- The boat that Charles Darwin sailed on.
- The island chain that Darwin visited.
- Differences between individuals in a population
- The scientific term for babies
- An adaptation that is an action that the organism does.
- The number of organisms of one species in an area
- A group of organisms that are similar and can mate
- A well tested concept that is widely believed
15 Clues: The scientific term for babies • The island chain that Darwin visited. • The boat that Charles Darwin sailed on. • The term for when parents produce offspring • A well tested concept that is widely believed • Differences between individuals in a population • The man who came up with the Theory of Evolution • The number of organisms of one species in an area • ...
Natural numbers 2021-11-01
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- 'RESTA' in english
- 10 x 10 = ... (two words)
- We currently use this numeral system
- How do you write 'POR' in english?
- If a division is not exact, it is
- a · (b + c) = a · b + a · c, is the.......................property
- 'POTENCIA' in english
- 7·7·7 is equal to........(two words)
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- How do you write 'RESTO' (division) in english?
- If you raise a power to another power you keep
- a · b = b · a, is the ..................property
- If you transform a number as a sum of powers of base 10, it is a polynomial.............
- (a + b) + c = a + (b + c) is the ................property
- same base and...........the exponents
- 'SUMA' in english
15 Clues: 'SUMA' in english • 'RESTA' in english • 'POTENCIA' in english • 10 x 10 = ... (two words) • If a division is not exact, it is • How do you write 'POR' in english? • We currently use this numeral system • 7·7·7 is equal to........(two words) • same base and...........the exponents • If you raise a power to another power you keep • How do you write 'RESTO' (division) in english? • ...
Natural Features 2023-10-27
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- A piece of land surrounded by water
- A sizable body of freshwater
- A large inlet from the sea
- A mountain that emits lava, ash, and gases
- A deep, narrow valley with steep sides
- park A protected area for conservation.
- A densely vegetated area with exotic wildlife
- A body of water partially enclosed by land
- The primary city of a country.
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- A river or stream that falls from a height
- A vast body of saltwater
- A large landform that rises prominently
- A large area covered in trees
- A low-lying land between hills or mountains
- A massive river of ice
15 Clues: A massive river of ice • A vast body of saltwater • A large inlet from the sea • A sizable body of freshwater • A large area covered in trees • The primary city of a country. • A piece of land surrounded by water • A deep, narrow valley with steep sides • A large landform that rises prominently • A river or stream that falls from a height • ...
Natural Resources 2023-10-12
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- a precious stone that is clear, used in jewelry
- used as a fuel in cooking, burns very clean
- also known as petroleum, pumped out of the ground, and is thick and black
- a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
- a heavy metal, extremely common in the Earth and used to make steel
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- found everywhere on earth, when air rushes forward, moving large turbines to generate power
- a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter, found mainly in underground deposits and widely used as fuel
- a pinkish-orange metal, used for pipes and wiring
- a precious shiny grayish-white metal
- the most common liquid on earth, known as H2O
- comes from all kinds of trees, used to make furniture and build houses
- a bright, slightly orange-yellow metal, very expensive
- a silvery metal used in atomic bombs and nuclear power plants
- also known as sodium chloride, found in seawater
- a deep red stone used in jewelry
15 Clues: a deep red stone used in jewelry • a precious shiny grayish-white metal • used as a fuel in cooking, burns very clean • the most common liquid on earth, known as H2O • a bright green precious stone used in jewelry • a precious stone that is clear, used in jewelry • also known as sodium chloride, found in seawater • a pinkish-orange metal, used for pipes and wiring • ...
Natural Resources 2023-10-25
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- A place where water is collected and stored until needed
- The watershed that covers approximately half of Virginia's land area
- used for construction purposes like making driveways and roads
- crushed stones and are used to make construction materials, like concrete and to provide a foundation under roads and drains
- Used in construction and to make glass
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- Substance, like coal or gas, that can be burned for heat or power
- A large, natural stream of water that flows in a certain path to a lake, sea, or other body of water
- used to make construction materials, like cement and stones for building
- Water that naturally seeps below the surface of the ground
- A large body of water surrounded by land
- A natural energy source and is used to produce electricity and heat buildings
- Substance formed in the earth, not by an animal or plant
- A geographical area in which surface area and groundwater eventually flow into a common body of water.
- Used to make countertops and decorative stonework
- A large body of water, partially enclosed by land, that has a wide mouth connecting it to ocean or sea
15 Clues: Used in construction and to make glass • A large body of water surrounded by land • Used to make countertops and decorative stonework • A place where water is collected and stored until needed • Substance formed in the earth, not by an animal or plant • Water that naturally seeps below the surface of the ground • ...
Natural Selection 2025-03-27
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- All members of a species that live in an area.
- gradual change over a long period of time leading to new species
- Species producing more offspring than can survive
- Selective breeding to enhance desired traits among stock or crops
- All information about past life that can provide evidence about the history of life on Earth.
- When the last individual organism of a species dies.
- the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a different form that may be transferred to later generations, caused by changes in DNA
- Organisms that are most fit to their environment will have the best chance of survival.
- Occurs as a population’s genes and frequencies change over time.
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- Individuals that have physical or behavioral traits that better suit their environment are more likely to survive and will reproduce more successfully than those that do not have such traits.
- When populations cant breed due to geographic separation
- Differences in traits between individuals of the same species
- An inherited characteristic that increases an organism’s chance for survival.
- The ability of an organism to their traits in its environment based on the traits they have.
- When organisms of the same species compete for limited food and other resources
15 Clues: All members of a species that live in an area. • Species producing more offspring than can survive • When the last individual organism of a species dies. • When populations cant breed due to geographic separation • Differences in traits between individuals of the same species • gradual change over a long period of time leading to new species • ...
Natural disaster 2025-05-07
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- An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, covering what is usually dry land.
- eruption: When hot materials like gas, ash, rocks, and lava are released from a volcano. This can be explosive.
- A strong wind carrying large amounts of sand through the air, especially in desert areas.
- A cavity in the ground, especially in areas with soluble rock like limestone, formed when the surface layer collapses. They can form suddenly.
- The rapid movement of a large mass of earth, rock, or debris down a slope.
- A storm with thunder and lightning, usually with heavy rain and sometimes hail.
- A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rocks beneath the Earth's surface. It can sometimes cause great damage.
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- A severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds (often over 35 mph) and very low visibility due to blowing snow.
- cyclone: A rapidly rotating storm system with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over tropical or subtropical waters. This includes hurricanes and typhoons.
- A violently rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cloud above it. They are often shaped like a funnel.
- A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly, especially in a wilderness or rural area.
- A large mass of snow, ice, rock, or other material moving quickly down the side of a mountain or slope.
- A very large sea wave, usually caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption. They can cause huge destruction when they reach the coast.
- A storm during which hail (frozen precipitation) falls.
- A prolonged period of unusually low rainfall, resulting in a severe shortage of water.
15 Clues: A storm during which hail (frozen precipitation) falls. • The rapid movement of a large mass of earth, rock, or debris down a slope. • A storm with thunder and lightning, usually with heavy rain and sometimes hail. • A prolonged period of unusually low rainfall, resulting in a severe shortage of water. • ...
Natural World 2025-04-01
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- birds fly in this
- a small brown bird
- a red or grey animal which eats nuts
- fish, snakes and lizards have these on their bodies
- plants grow from this
- birds have these on their bodies
- we walk on this
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- cats, dogs and rabbits have this on their bodies
- fish use these to swim
- the back bone of animals
- birds use these to fly
- part of a plant which is underground
- a small red bug
- the long and green part of a plant
- the colourful part of a flower
15 Clues: a small red bug • we walk on this • birds fly in this • a small brown bird • plants grow from this • fish use these to swim • birds use these to fly • the back bone of animals • the colourful part of a flower • birds have these on their bodies • the long and green part of a plant • a red or grey animal which eats nuts • part of a plant which is underground • ...
Natural Selection 2025-05-13
Natural Selection 2025-05-13
15 Clues: Farm • Living • Chlidren • The Hunted • Living Area • The Hunters • Only The Best • Code Passed Down • Theory Of Evolution • Changing for the better • Changing Passed Down Code • Nature Choosing Favourites • Humans Choosing Favourites • Amount Of Species In An Area • Eye Colour,Hair Colour,Earlobe Type
NATURAL SELECTION 2025-05-14
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- a genetically determined characteristic. all the cells in the body contain the same genetic information
- An apex predator, also known as a top predator or superpredator
- the new organisms produced by the reproductive processes of parents
- A place where a animal lives in
- the process of directly altering an organism's DNA to modify its traits
- something produced to adjust to different conditions or uses, or to meet different situations
- a core principle of evolution, stating that organisms with traits better suited to their environment
- Any living thing
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- a concept rooted in Darwin's theory of natural selection
- involves cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.
- explains how genetic traits of a species may change over time
- the process where humans intentionally select organisms with desired traits to reproduce
- organisms that are hunted, captured, and killed by other animals for food
- a group of human beings with some predefined feature in common, such as location, race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion.
- All the cells in the body contain the same genetic information
15 Clues: Any living thing • A place where a animal lives in • a concept rooted in Darwin's theory of natural selection • explains how genetic traits of a species may change over time • All the cells in the body contain the same genetic information • An apex predator, also known as a top predator or superpredator • ...
Natural selection 2025-05-14
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- humans selecting favorites
- something passed down
- characteristics passed down
- nature choosing favorites
- a group of people in a area
- where a species live
- farming
- evolutionary bioligist
- animals that get eaten by other animals
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- a child
- changes over time
- animals that eat other animals
- the best lives
- artificial selection
- anything thats living
15 Clues: a child • farming • the best lives • changes over time • artificial selection • where a species live • something passed down • anything thats living • evolutionary bioligist • nature choosing favorites • humans selecting favorites • characteristics passed down • a group of people in a area • animals that eat other animals • animals that get eaten by other animals
natural selection 2025-05-14
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- the whole number of people or inhabitants in a country or region
- the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products
- a core principle of evolutionary theory, explaining how populations of organisms change over time
- relating to genes or heredity
- a change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment
- Darwin was a British naturalist, geologist, and biologist
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- the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material
- a person's child or children
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person
- the continued existence of organisms which are best adapted to their environment, with the extinction of others, as a concept in the Darwinian theory of evolution
- a process where humans deliberately select and breed organisms with desirable traits, essentially controlling which individuals reproduce
- an animal that is caught and killed by another for food
- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism
- an animal that naturally preys on others
- an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form
15 Clues: a person's child or children • relating to genes or heredity • an animal that naturally preys on others • an animal that is caught and killed by another for food • an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form • Darwin was a British naturalist, geologist, and biologist • the whole number of people or inhabitants in a country or region • ...
Natural selection 2025-05-14
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- gets eaten by predators
- something produced to adjust to different conditions or uses, or to meet different situations
- a key mechanism of evolution where organisms with traits better suited to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully
- any living thing
- relating to genes or heredity.
- The father of evolution
- the process of natural selection where individuals with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those advantageous traits.
- eats prey
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- the process of directly altering an organism's DNA to modify its traits
- the babies of animals are typically called
- the natural home or environment of a plant, animal, or other organism, providing it with food, water, shelter, and space to survive
- the cultivation of plants and aniamls
- the process where humans intentionally select organisms with desired traits to reproduce
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- a particular section, group, or type of people or animals living in an area or country.
15 Clues: eats prey • any living thing • gets eaten by predators • The father of evolution • relating to genes or heredity. • the cultivation of plants and aniamls • the babies of animals are typically called • a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the process of directly altering an organism's DNA to modify its traits • ...
NATURAL SELECTION 2025-05-14
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- An English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, widely known for his contributions to evolutionary biology.
- The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
- Populations of living organisms adapt and change
- The whole number of people or inhabitants in a country or region
- An animal that is caught and killed by another for food.
- A person's child or children.
- Characteristics, qualities, or tendencies that someone or something has
- The art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock
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- Humans choose which traits are passed on in a population
- Organisms best adjusted to their environment are the most successful in surviving and reproducing
- Changing to better suit your surroundings
- An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
- Units of heredity that carry instructions from parents to offspring
- The process of directly altering an organism's DNA to introduce new traits or modify existing ones
- Animals that hunt, kill, and eat other animals to survive.
15 Clues: A person's child or children. • Changing to better suit your surroundings • Populations of living organisms adapt and change • Humans choose which traits are passed on in a population • An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. • An animal that is caught and killed by another for food. • Animals that hunt, kill, and eat other animals to survive. • ...
Natural Selection 2025-05-15
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- the process where humans deliberately choose organisms with specific traits to reproduce and pass on those traits to future generations.
- relating to genes or heredity.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
- an animal that is caught and killed by another for food.
- the action or process of adapting or being adapted.
- an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
- the process by which traits that enhance an organism's ability to survive and reproduce become more common in a population over generations
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- a process where individuals best adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more successfully than those less adapted
- the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- The scientist who discovered natural selection.
- an animal that naturally preys on others.
- focuses on the study and application of kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion.
- a person's child or children.
- the whole number of people or inhabitants in a country or region
- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
15 Clues: a person's child or children. • relating to genes or heredity. • an animal that naturally preys on others. • The scientist who discovered natural selection. • the action or process of adapting or being adapted. • an animal that is caught and killed by another for food. • an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. • ...
Natural Selection 2025-05-15
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- One of the assets to discovering natural selection
- Animals surviving their surroundings
- Directky changing DNA
- The animals who eat the prey
- Animals getting genetic traits to help them survive
- The place where animals live
- The animals eaten
- A living thing
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- The babies of two animals
- Animals with stronger traits will survive
- Genes or Heredity
- Raising livestock
- Scientist selecting traits
- The amount of organism
- A quality or characteristic
15 Clues: A living thing • Genes or Heredity • Raising livestock • The animals eaten • Directky changing DNA • The amount of organism • The babies of two animals • Scientist selecting traits • A quality or characteristic • The animals who eat the prey • The place where animals live • Animals surviving their surroundings • Animals with stronger traits will survive • ...
Natural Phenomena 2024-02-29
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- An overflow of water onto normally dry land, often caused by heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or dam failure, resulting in property damage and displacement of people.
- A severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds, low temperatures, and heavy snowfall, often causing whiteout conditions and travel disruptions.
- A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, often characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud and high winds.
- A sudden flash of light caused by electrical discharge during a thunderstorm, often followed by thunder.
- A natural light display in the Earth's sky, usually observed in polar regions, caused by the interaction of solar wind and the Earth's magnetic field.
- shower A celestial event in which a group of meteors enters the Earth's atmosphere and appears as bright streaks of light across the sky, often associated with comet debris.
- The shaking or trembling of the ground caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, often resulting in destruction and aftershocks.
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- eclipse An astronomical event in which the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, partially or completely blocking the Sun's light, casting a shadow on the Earth.
- A sudden and rapid flow of snow down a mountainside or slope, often triggered by factors such as heavy snowfall, wind, or human activity.
- A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages, crop failures, and environmental damage.
- A powerful tropical cyclone with sustained winds exceeding 74 miles per hour, often accompanied by heavy rain, storm surges, and widespread damage.
- An arc of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through water droplets in the atmosphere.
- A series of large ocean waves generated by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, often resulting in coastal flooding and destruction.
- fire An uncontrolled fire in a forest or wooded area, often caused by lightning, human activity, or natural events, resulting in widespread burning and destruction.
- eruption The sudden release of magma, gases, and ash from a volcano, often resulting in lava flows, ash clouds, and pyroclastic flows.
15 Clues: A sudden flash of light caused by electrical discharge during a thunderstorm, often followed by thunder. • A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages, crop failures, and environmental damage. • An arc of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through water droplets in the atmosphere. • ...
Natural Resources 2022-10-31
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- base of weathered parent material
- water found in freshwater
- productive land becomes desert
- a resource that can be mined
- pollutants in the air that are harmful
- formed during the process of grinding parent rock.
- a layer of crushed sand
- a resource that exists in fixed amounts
- the replacement of renewable resources
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- removing salt from ocean water
- rocks deposited far from their origin
- indoor air pollution
- resources that the earth provides
- substances that can adversely affect organisms
- can be used forever
15 Clues: can be used forever • indoor air pollution • a layer of crushed sand • water found in freshwater • a resource that can be mined • removing salt from ocean water • productive land becomes desert • base of weathered parent material • resources that the earth provides • rocks deposited far from their origin • pollutants in the air that are harmful • ...
natural resources 2022-11-04
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- a state of complete emptiness or destruction.
- solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium.
- is 97% of water on Earth
- a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements.
- the commercially valueless material in which ore is found
- the presence in or introduction into the air of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
- situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause can be identified.
- can be used infinately
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- a rock or boulder that differs from the surrounding rock and is believed to have been brought from a distance by glacial action
- a substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere.
- when used it is gone forever
- originally made by Earth
- the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
- a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted
- refers to total fellings and not only to timber removed for own consumption and use.
15 Clues: can be used infinately • originally made by Earth • is 97% of water on Earth • when used it is gone forever • a state of complete emptiness or destruction. • the commercially valueless material in which ore is found • solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium. • a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements. • ...
Natural Hazards 2022-05-06
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- an uncontrolled fire in, mainly, a rural area
- a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more
- movement of particles past each other at different speeds
- the amount of rain that falls in a place during a particular period
- a device for measuring the change in sea level relative to a vertical datum
- the outermost shell of the Earth
- when magma rises to the surface
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- a sudden violent shaking of the ground
- the part of the Earth between the mantle and inner core, responsible for generating the planet's magnetic field
- movement of plates towards each other
- movement of plates apart from each other
- a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water
- the distance between successive peaks or troughs
- an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry
- a violently rotating column of air touching the ground, usually attached to the base of a thunderstorm
15 Clues: when magma rises to the surface • the outermost shell of the Earth • movement of plates towards each other • a sudden violent shaking of the ground • movement of plates apart from each other • an uncontrolled fire in, mainly, a rural area • the distance between successive peaks or troughs • movement of particles past each other at different speeds • ...
Natural Selection 2022-04-12
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- any difference in traits between individual organisms
- a group of organisms of the same kind (in one or more populations) that do not reproduce with organisms from any other group
- a graph that uses bars to show how characteristics or values are distributed within a group
- more likely that an individual will survive in a specific environment
- a way of hiding by looking the same as the background
- a characteristic that all members of a species have
- a related organism from a previous generation
- the number of individuals with each trait in a population
- an instruction for making a protein molecule
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- a group of the same type of organism living in the same area
- a long piece of DNA that contains many genes
- everything (living and nonliving) that surrounds an organism
- a group of individuals born and living at about the same time
- a specific characteristic of an individual organism
- a random change to a gene that sometimes results in a new trait
15 Clues: a long piece of DNA that contains many genes • an instruction for making a protein molecule • a related organism from a previous generation • a specific characteristic of an individual organism • a characteristic that all members of a species have • any difference in traits between individual organisms • a way of hiding by looking the same as the background • ...
Natural Selection 2025-11-12
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- – An animal that hunts and eats other animals.
- – Describes traits passed from parents to offspring through genes.
- – Characteristics or features of an organism, such as eye color or fur thickness.
- – The gradual change in a species over many generations.
- – A random change in DNA that can sometimes create a new trait.
- – The young or children produced by living organisms.
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- – The natural differences among individuals in a species, such as color, size, or speed.
- – A group of the same species living in the same area.
- – The surroundings or conditions in which a plant or animal lives and that influence which traits are helpful.
- DRIFT – A random change in how common certain traits are in small populations.
- – A helpful trait that improves an organism’s ability to survive in its environment.
- – The ability of an organism to continue living and reproducing despite challenges.
- SELECTION – The process by which individuals with traits that help them survive and reproduce pass those traits on more often.
- FLOW – The movement of genes from one population to another when individuals migrate or interbreed.
- – Units of heredity that carry the instructions for traits from parents to offspring.
15 Clues: – An animal that hunts and eats other animals. • – The young or children produced by living organisms. • – A group of the same species living in the same area. • – The gradual change in a species over many generations. • – A random change in DNA that can sometimes create a new trait. • – Describes traits passed from parents to offspring through genes. • ...
natural selection 2025-05-20
15 Clues: babies • farming • features • eats meat • computers • jungle law • eats plants • man selected • in your blood • darwins thoery • a living thing • place an animal lives • get used to something • number of things in a area • the man who discovered natraul selection
