Global issues Vocab

The enormous cost of the new highway is a major h.......... that we need to overcome.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The cable car project presents a significant c.................for government.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Housing shortage has always been a major c.............in many megacities in the world.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C is necessary to avoid c................ consequences and irreversible changes

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following is different in meaning from the others?

• exacerbate

• alleviate

• mitigate

• improve

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following is different in meaning from the others?

• exacerbate

• aggravate

• rectify

• hinder

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following does not collocate with "issue"?

• address

• discuss

• solve

• tackle

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following does not collocate with "problem"?

• handle

• talk

• present

• pose

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Scientists believe it is important to limit the rise in temperature to.....degrees Celsius as that would delay severe climate change consequences which could exacerbate hunger, conflict and drought worldwide.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following is different from the others?

• consumption

• obesity

• homelessness

• pandemic

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A