Glossary

(urth-kwāk) n. when the earth’s surface moves and causes disaster, like fallen buildings

Here you see what an earthquake can do to an area.

(ēk-oh-sis-tum) n. all the things that live together in one area

Animals and plants live together in ecosystems.

(ē-mur-gen-sēz) n. sudden and unexpected events that need action

SAR dogs can help during water rescues and other emergencies.

(eh-nur-jē) n. the power to move and do things

This squirrel eats plants to get energy to move!

(ek-splôr) v. to look around and find out things about a place

People come to the Southwest to explore the land and rivers.