Unit 5: Week 3: Our Changing Earth

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  1. ravage
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
    Rescued from a ravaging wildfire that had already destroyed thousands of acres of land, the squirrels were waiting for the fire to be extinguished before being returned to the wild.
  2. atmosphere
    the mass of air surrounding the Earth
    These include fuel, such as dry grasses; oxygen, which is in our atmosphere; and a heat source to ignite the fuel.
  3. consequently
    as a result
    Consequently, wildfires became noticeably fiercer.
  4. decay
    undergo decomposition
    When vegetation decays, wildfires clear it away so that new plant life can grow.
  5. gradual
    proceeding in small stages
    The gradual buildup of decayed vegetation provided more fuel to feed fires.
  6. impact
    a forceful consequence; a strong effect
    This policy had a negative impact on the environment.
  7. noticeable
    capable of being detected
    Consequently, wildfires became noticeably fiercer.
  8. recede
    retreat
    Hopefully, the danger of catastrophic fires is now receding.
  9. stability
    the quality of being enduring and free from change
    Among its benefits, fire promotes stability.
  10. variation
    something a little different from others of the same type
    These variations in plant life provide food and habitats for different kinds of insects, birds, and mammals.
Created on Wed Jul 08 13:44:41 EDT 2020 (updated Thu Jul 09 14:41:38 EDT 2020)

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