WW2 Review lesson 10-12

Noun-A curved piece of wood, stone,

or metal over an open space. It
supports the weight above it.

arch

Noun-thinking, listening, or

watching carefully.

attention

Noun-Something given for doing

well.

Verb-To give something as a

prize or reward.

award

Verb-To fall down suddenly or to

cave in.

Verb-To fold together.

collapse

Verb-To destroy or tear

something down.

demolish

Adjective-more than is needed or

allowed.

excess

Noun-A line showing the outside

edge of an object or figure.

Noun-A short list or plan that gives
the main ideas of a longer report.

outline

Noun-A work of art made by shaping
wood, stone, or other material into a

certain form.

sculpture

Noun-A tool for digging It often has a
long handle fastened to a flat metal

blade.

spade

Noun-A tool or container that is

used for a special purpose.

utensil

Noun-The study of planets, stars,

and space.

Noun-A person who studies

astronomy.

astronomy/
astronomer

Preposition-In addition to or also

besides

Noun-A hole in the shape of a bowl
found in the ground or at the mouth

of a volcano.

crater

Noun-A unit for measuring how

warm something is.

Noun-A stage or step in a series.

degree

Noun-The distance from side to side
and through the center of a circle or

a round object.

diameter

Verb-To look steadily at

something for a long time.

gaze

Noun-The force that pulls things
toward the center of the Earth.

Noun-The condition of being

serious.

gravity

Verb-To turn or throw back, such

as light or sound.

Verb-To think carefully about

something.

reflect

Noun-An object that makes distant

things seem closer and large. It

does this by using mirror and lenses.

telescope

Noun-All of space and all the

objects in space.

universe

Noun-a book of maps

atlas

Adjective-knowing of or about something

aware

Noun-an adult male pig

boar

Noun-an imaginary line around the middle of

Earth. It is at an equal distance from the

North and South Poles.

equator

Noun-a long pointed tooth. It is found in

animals like dogs and tigers, which use it to

tear meat. It is also found in snakes.

fang

Adjective-wild and likely to attack

Adjective-very strong and violent

fierce

Noun-the hard, tough covering on the foot of
an animal such as a horse, a cow, or a deer.

hoof

Noun-a long trip from one place to another

journey

Adjective-Having to do with a particular place. It is usually the town or neighborhood where one lives.

local

Adjective-Not seen or happening very often

Adjective-Cooked very little

rare

Welcome to Saguaro National Park. We are in a a desert near Tucson, Arizona. My name is Miranda Calderon. I will be your guide on today's hike. I see that you are gazing up at the saguaro cactuses. Arent' they tall? They tower over us! These amazing cactuses can grow as tall as eighty feet. That is as tall as some four-story buildings. Many of these cactuses are very old. A saguaro can live to be 150 years old! This desert is the only place in the world where saguaros grow.

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the passage.

I see that you are gazing up at the saguaro cactuses.

To gaze at something means to look at it

• steadily

• very quickly

• in great surprise

• sadly

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the passage.

That may be a rattlesnake. Its fangs are poisonous.

Which of these are most likely to have fangs?

• animals that eat meat

• plants with sharp thorns

• animals that eat grass

• plants with bright flowers

Multiple Choice

Read these sentences from the passage.

Javelinas will try to protect their young. They can be very fierce.

What does Miranda mean by fierce?

• smart and fast

• shy and gentle

• big and strong

• angry and dangerous

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the passage.

The boars are especially likely to attack.

Boars are

• adult female pigs

• baby pigs

• adult male pigs

• the smallest pigs in the group

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the passage.

Frogs and toads are a lot more rare in the desert.

In this sentence, rare means

• not seen very often

• cooked very little

• active

• interesting

Multiple Choice

Read these sentences from the passage.

This toad gets its name from its back feet. They have parts shaped like little spades.

A spade is a tool like a

• toad

• frog

• shovel

• foot

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the passage.

Would you like to explore on your own after our journey?

In this sentence, journey means

• flight

• trip

• snack

• nap

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the passage.

Besides that, biking is good exercise.

In this sentence, besides means

• "in case you don't believe."

• "in speaking of"

• "never mind"

• "in addition to"

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the passage.

It also saves fuel.

Which of these ways of getting around uses fuel?

• a skateboard

• a hike

• a bicycle

• a car

Multiple Choice

To reflect on something is to

• ague about it

• think carefully about it

• decide not to do it

• make a plan to do it

One very interesting bird in the park is the Harris hawk. You may see Harris hawks gliding high above. They are searching for food. These birds sometimes hunt in packs like wolves. They also use "babysitters." While the parents hunt, the half-grown birds stay home with the youngest ones.

Would you like to explore on your own after our journey? You might want to rent a bicycle. Bicycles are a great wat to explore the park. Bikes are quieter than cars, and do not disturb the wildlife asa much. Besides that, biking is good exercise! It also saves fuel.

As you can see, the desert is very beautiful. But be careful. There are a few dangers out here. Please pay close attention to what you see and hear. You might hear anoise that sounds like dried peas rattling in a tin can. That may be a rattlesnake. Its fangs are poisonous. Luckily, these reptiles warn us to keep a safe distance. Here is another warning. You might see a cute little baby javelina. That is a wild pig. Do not pick it up. Its family is probably close by. Javelinas will try to protect their young. They can be very fierce. The boars are especially likely to attack.

There are many mammals in the park. You may see deer, bobcats, or coyotes. You may also see chipmunks and kangaroo rats. There are many repiles as well. These include rattlesnakes, lizards, and desert tortoises. Frogs and toads are a lot mmore rare in the desert. They need water. Water lets them breathe through their skins. That is why the spadefoot toad buries itself in the ground. It needs to escape the hot, dry weather. It can hide underground for up to two years! It comes above ground during the rainy seasaon. This toad gets its name from its back feet. They have parts shaped like little spades. That is why this toad is good at digging.