Vocabulary Challenge

What is the name of a person who fixes pipes?

• chef

• architect

• mechanic

• plumber

What do you call the protection worn over the clothes to keep them clean while working?

• socks

• apron

• gloves

• hat

What is the term for the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates?

• Environment

• Territory

• Habitat

• Habituation

What is the name for the branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences?

• technology

• History

• Mathematics

• Biology

What is the term for the process of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials?

• production

• creation

• consumption

• destruction

What do you call the electronic equipment and systems used to store, retrieve, and process data?

• microwaves

• refrigerators

• computers

• toasters

What is the name for a person who operates a motor vehicle?

• pilot

• captain

• conductor

• driver

What is the term for the practice of protecting the natural environment on individual, organizational, or governmental levels?

• nature obliteration

• environmental destruction

• environmental conservation

• ecological annihilation

What do you call the person who is employed for wages or salary?

• freelancer

• boss

• volunteer

• employee

What is the term for the process of transforming raw materials into finished goods?

• manufacturing

• construction

• assembling

• packaging