Vocabulary Quiz: Exploring Our Environment

What does the word "vista" mean when talking about the environment?

• A type of animal

• A long, narrow view of a natural area

• A method of protection

• A small boat

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "coordinate" mean in the context of environmental studies?

• To organize activities to operate smoothly

• A type of predator

• A species of plant

• A part of the interior of a cave

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "interior" refer to in environmental science?

• The inside of a building

• The type of species

• The inner part of a natural area

• A method of protection

What does it mean if someone is "distinguished" in the field of environmental science?

• They are lost in the forest

• They have achieved notable success or recognition

• They are a type of predator

• They are immune to diseases

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is a "predator" in an ecosystem?

• A type of landscape

• A boat used for exploration

• An animal that hunts other animals for food

• A method of protection for endangered species

What does "species" mean in environmental terms?

• A type of boat

• A group of living organisms that share common characteristics

• A method of protection

• A formation of rocks

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does it mean to be "immune" in the context of environmental science?

• To be protected against a disease

• To be a predator

• To be a distinguished scientist

• To be a type of species

What does "protection" refer to in environmental studies?

• A type of boat

• A way to keep something safe from harm

• A group of species

• A formation of clouds

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is a "schooner"?

• A method of protecting endangered species

• A type of formation

• A sailing ship with two or more masts

• A term used to describe a vista

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "formation" mean in the context of the environment?

• A way to coordinate a project

• The way something is naturally made or arranged

• A type of protection for wildlife

• A distinguished type of species

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4