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