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Word List.(Glossary)

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| January 01, 1993 | COPYRIGHT 1993 Weekly Reader Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

adapt to get used to

adaptation a special feature that allows an animal or a plant to live in its environment

air pressure the pushing force of air

anemometer an instrument used to measure the speed of the wind

barometer an instrument used to measure air pressure

camouflage to hide or disguise through the use of coloring or form

den a place where an animal dwells

evaporate to change from a liquid into a gas

habitation module

the section of a spacecraft where the crew lives

high-pressure area an area of heavy, cool air that usually brings good weather

hurricane a violent …

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