Vocabulary Quiz: Everglades Forever

What does the word conserving mean in the sentence below?

During the drought, we will be conserving water.

• condensing

• licensing

• saving

• transporting

What does the word vegetation mean in the sentence below?

The mountains are covered with different kinds of vegetation.

• outfits

• plants

• vessels

• water

What does the word restore mean in the sentence below?

The electric company worked hard to restore power to the homes.

• reflect

• release

• repay

• return

What does the word attracted mean in the sentence below?

The butterflies are attracted to the sweet-smelling flowers.

• drawn to

• perched on

• worked with

• frightened by

What does the word regulate mean in the sentence below?

The rangers regulate activities within the park.

• control

• discourage

• invite

• want

What is the best word to complete the sentence below?

The Northern white rhinoceros were once ____, but now they are totally extinct in the wild.

• unique

• endangered

• adapted

• responsibility

What is the best world to complete the sentence below?

Everglades is a ____ natural wetland composed of several habitats with different species of animals and vegetation.

• endangered

• guardians

• regulate

• unique

What is the best word to complete the sentence below?

Flying South is a specially ___ behavior of birds during winter season.

• attracted

• unique

• adapted

• guardians

What is the best word to complete the sentence below?

It is everyone's ___ to protect and care for the environment.

• responsibility

• vegetation

• conserving

• restore

What is the best word to complete the sentence below?

Ranger Jim is one dedicated ___ of the Everglades National Park.

• vegetation

• guardian

• endangered

• unique