Quaking Earth, Racing Waves (HMH Vocabulary)

Front

What does it mean to 'trigger' an action or event?

Back

To 'trigger' means to start or initiate an action or event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is the definition of 'thrust'?

Back

To 'thrust' is to push something with great force.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does 'destruction' refer to?

Back

'Destruction' is the act of destroying or ruining something.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What does it mean if two things are 'parallel'?

Back

If two things are 'parallel', they move in the same direction.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What does it mean to 'radiate'?

Back

To 'radiate' is to spread out in waves or rays.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Give an example of something that can be 'triggered'.

Back

An example of something that can be 'triggered' is a fire alarm going off when smoke is detected.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is an example of 'thrust' in everyday life?

Back

An example of 'thrust' is when a rocket pushes off the ground to launch into space.

Front

Can you name a natural event that involves 'destruction'?

Back

An earthquake can cause 'destruction' to buildings and landscapes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What are two examples of 'parallel' lines?

Back

Railroad tracks and the edges of a ruler are examples of 'parallel' lines.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is a common example of something that 'radiates' heat?

Back

The sun 'radiates' heat and light to the Earth.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A