| Term | Definition |
| criteria | When we apply certain rules or standards to make a judgment or a decision about something, we are using _________. |
| conditions | ________, such as weather and resources, are the carious things that surround animals and plants and affect the way they live. |
| germinate | Things, such as seeds, ________ when they start to grow. |
| cones | ________ are the parts of some trees, such as evergreen or pine, that hold seeds and pollen. |
| adapt | When things ________, they change so they can survive in certain conditions. |