Unit 1 / Week 1 Vocab

The earthquake will alter the Earth's surface. What does alter mean?

• Change

• Move

• Different

• Fix

The bridge collapsed. What does collapsed mean?

• Decrease

• Reduce

• Fall down

• Trim down

What does the word destruction mean?

• Noisy behavior in a public place

• Distressing feelings after shock

• The condition of being wrecked

• The feeling of being let down

There was a severe thunderstorm. What does the word severe mean?

• Fun

• Harsh

• Scary

• Mean

Which word means substantial?

• A lot

• A little

• None

• Full

The earthquake was unpredictable. What does the word unpredictable mean?

• Not level or smooth

• Not common or familiar

• Not interested in someone or something

• Not easily foreseen or predicted

What does the word hazards mean?

• Weak points in the structure of something

• Being fearful

• Reductions in the level of something

• Sources of danger

What does the word crisis mean?

• A time of great difficulty

• Surrendering to someone

• A conclusion based on facts

• Giving something away