Unit 3 Week 3 Reading / Vocabulary

Front

What word best describes Calvin’s grandmother?

Back

funny

Front

What does 'loamy' mean?

Back

Having a certain mixture of clay, sand, and organic material; having a texture good for growing plants.

Front

What does 'quarters' mean?

Back

Living spaces, places to stay.

Front

What does 'tingled' mean?

Back

Felt excitement; felt a prickling sensation.

Front

What do sensory receptors help worms do?

Back

Feel.

Front

What is the meaning of 'timid'?

Back

Shy or lacking in self-confidence.

Front

What does 'tolerate' mean?

Back

To allow the existence of something without interference.

Front

What does 'wriggled' mean?

Back

To move in a twisting or snake-like motion.

Front

What is an example of a sensory receptor?

Back

A nerve ending that responds to stimuli such as touch, temperature, or pain.

Front

What is the importance of soil texture for plants?

Back

Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, and nutrient availability.