Module 1 Week 1 Vocabulary Review

What is the meaning of seismographs as it is used in the sentence below?

Scientists use seismographs to learn about earthquakes and help keep us safe.

• where a supply of something is collected

• the act of moving from a dangerous area to a safer one.

• instruments that measure and record details about earthquakes

What is the meaning of the word evacuation as it is used below?

The mayor ordered an evacuation of the entire city before the tornado hit.

• the outcomes or effects of events

• the act of moving from a dangerous area to a safer one

• when something happens over a large area or among many people

What is the definition of the word reservoir?

• where a supply of something is collected

• when you are discussing an idea or trying to make a decision with someone

• instruments that measure and record details about earthquakes

What is the definition of the word conferring?

• when you suffer because of something or someone

• when you are discussing an idea or trying to make a decision with someone

• the act of moving from a dangerous area to a safer one

What is the meaning of the word consequences as it is used below?

One of the consequences of an earthquake is damage to buildings.

• when something happens over a large area or among many people

• when you worry that something bad may happen

• the outcomes or effects of events

What is the definition of widespread?

• when something happens over a large area or among many people

• when you suffer because of something or someone

• when you are discussing an idea or trying to make a decision with someone

  
  

What is the definition of the word alarming?

• when you suffer because of something or someone

• where a supply of something is collected

• when you worry that something bad may happen

What is the definition of victim?

• when you are discussing an idea or trying to make a decision with someone

• when you suffer because of something or someone

• the outcomes or effects of events