Unit 4: In the DeepTheme 8: Bottom of the Deep Blue

Sea

http://www.thefeltsource.com/SealLifeMed.JPG

environment- the surroundings of a living thing

Humans need to take care of our environment for future generations.

http://www.bayareaalliance.org/images/e-Environment.jpg

niche- the specific place in which a plant or animal lives

A groundhog lives in a niche where he is safe.

http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/news/chiefeditor/groundhog-picture.jpg

camouflage- a covering, such as a skin color or pattern, that helps something blend in with its surroundings

The frog camouflages itself to be protected in the wild.

http://www.piculous.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/animal-camouflage-1.jpg

transparent– something you can see through

Riding in a transparent boat would be a great way to see underwater sea life.

http://www.travelizmo.com/archives/Hammacher-Schlemmer-Transparent-Canoe-Kayak.jpg

conserve- to be careful not to waste it

One must conserve electricity in order to keep the light bills down.

https://www2089.ssldomain.com/grassrootsenvironmentalproducts/productimages/W6472-LRG.jpg

depth- the distance from top to bottom or front to back

The world’s ocean has an average depth of 13,000 ft.

http://www.filebuzz.com/software_screenshot/full/128308-In_The_Depth.jpg

beneath- to be under or lower than

The view beneath from the aquarium is spectacular.

http://zoodesign.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/800px-georgia_aquarium_-_ocean_voyager_tunnel_jan_2006.jpg

dependent- to rely on someone or something for what you need

Plants are dependent on water to make oxygen.

https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/gmiller/gde_schematic.png

scavenge- to search for something useful, such as food

Eagles scavenge the area in search for food.

http://www.alaska-in-pictures.com/data/media/4/eagle-scavenger_836.jpg

endangered- a plant or animal that is in danger of disappearing from existence

It is important to protect the animals on the endangered species list.

http://mrscjacksonsclass.com/endangered.jpg