Word Search – Scientific Models in Adaptive Management

(bōl): Tree trunk.

(kän(t) sər vā shən): A careful preservation and protection of something, especially planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect.

(krī tir ē ə): (singular: criterion) A standard on which a judgment or decision may be based.

(də le mə): A usually undesirable or unpleasant choice; a problem involving a difficult choice.

(es chə wer ē): A water passage where the tide meets a river current.

(jər mə nāt): To cause to sprout or develop.

(lū nər sī kəl): The changing appearance of the Moon as seen from Earth.

(mag nə tüd): Size, quantity, number, or extent of something (such as the strength of an earthquake).

(mi gra shun): The act of moving from one place to another.

(mä nə tər): To watch, keep track of, or check usually for a special purpose.

(nä vəl): New and not resembling anything used or known before.

(əb jek tiv): (noun) An aim or goal.

(sēd liŋ): A young plant grown from a seed.

(sər ə gāt): (verb) Substitute; to put in the place of another.

(tō təm pȯl): A pole carved and painted with totems and set up by native Alaskan peoples. A totem is an honored symbol.