HMH - Module 5 - Week 1 - Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is an alternative?

Back

An alternative is a choice or option that can be used instead of something else.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean for a species to be endangered?

Back

An endangered species is one that is at risk of extinction and may disappear from the planet forever.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does it mean to contaminate something?

Back

To contaminate means to make something impure or unclean by introducing harmful substances.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean to influence someone?

Back

To influence means to have an effect on someone's decisions or actions.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is a benevolent act?

Back

A benevolent act is one that is kind and intended to help others.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the definition of urban?

Back

Urban refers to areas that are characteristic of a city or town.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean to transform?

Back

To transform means to change something completely in form or appearance.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the meaning of humble?

Back

Humble means having a modest opinion of one's own importance.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does imperil mean?

Back

To imperil means to put something in danger or at risk.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is runoff water?

Back

Runoff water is water that flows over the ground surface and can carry pollutants into other bodies of water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4