The geography of ancient China helped ISOLATE it from other civilizations. This ISOLATION let China develop its own unique culture for centuries.
isolate = to be separate or apart
We must CONSERVE water. Water CONSERVATION is important to keeping rivers and lakes healthy.
conserve = to save, protect
The Earth REVOLVES around the sun. The Earth takes one year to complete a full REVOLUTION around the sun.
revolve = to go around
Many organisms POPULATE a healthy pond. The pond's entire POPULATION includes frogs, fish, and insects.
Populate = to live in a place.
A river DEPOSITS sediments and small rocks. This DEPOSITION creates new hills.
deposit = to leave something behind
Farmers IRRIGATE their fields when there isn't enough rain. The ancient world used IRRIGATION systems to grow food.
irrigate = supplying the land with water
Wind and water slowly ERODE rock over thousands of years. This EROSION can create canyons and mountains.
erode = breaking down material
You should HYDRATE after P.E.. HYDRATION is good for your body.
hydrate = to drink water
Your stomach DIGESTS food when you swallow it. DIGESTION turns your food into usable energy.
digest = to break down food in your stomach
Washing hands will PREVENT the spread of germs. Disease PREVENTION keeps everyone healthy.
prevent = to stop something
We need to CONSUME plenty of water every day. Too much CONSUMPTION of salty foods can be unhealthy for the heart.
consume = to take in, to eat
Many people IMMIGRATE to find new opportunities. The U.S. has a long history of IMMIGRATION from many countries.
immigrate = moving to a new country
Citizens ELECT their leaders by casting their vote. The city holds a major ELECTION every four years.
elect = choosing someone for office by voting
When atoms bond together, they CREATE a new molecule. The CREATION of new molecules is an important idea in chemistry.
create = to make something new