Smokejumpers Vocabulary: Unit 5 Week 1

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What is a smokejumper?

Back

A smokejumper is a firefighter who is trained to parachute into remote areas to combat wildfires.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What does 'parachute' mean?

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A parachute is a cloth canopy used to fall slowly from the sky.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'dedication' mean?

Back

Dedication means devotion or commitment to a task or purpose.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is a synonym for 'method'?

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A synonym for 'method' is 'plan'.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the purpose of a smokejumper's parachute?

Back

The purpose of a smokejumper's parachute is to allow them to safely land in remote areas to fight fires.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What does 'devotion' mean?

Back

Devotion means strong love or loyalty to a person, cause, or activity.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is the meaning of 'firefighter'?

Back

A firefighter is a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people from dangerous situations.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'wildfire' mean?

Back

A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly, often in forests or grasslands.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is the role of teamwork in firefighting?

Back

Teamwork is essential in firefighting as it allows firefighters to coordinate their efforts and ensure safety.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What does 'safety gear' refer to?

Back

Safety gear refers to protective clothing and equipment worn to prevent injuries while fighting fires.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4