Unit 5 Week 5 Practice

The remains of something that has been destroyed is called _____________.

• rubble
• fragments
• debris
• remnants

relating to the study of Earth’s physical properties

• Meteorology
• Astronomical

• Biological

• Geological

a place where a plant or animal normally lives or grows

• Zone
• Habitat
• Environment
• Territory

people who support a cause or policy

• advocates
• supporters
• backers
• followers

a structure that controls the flow of materials

• hose
• pipe
• valve
• wheel

A scientist who studies geological processes is an expert on —

• how plants grow

• Earth's physical properties

• why animals build burrows

• building houses

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word. Hawks are often found near a woodland habitat

• environment

• wildfire

• government

• organism

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word. Debris from the burned trees covered the ground.

• sediment

• sand particles

• remains

• heavy equipment

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

Animal advocates support the law that protects local amphibians.

• firefighters

• foes

• supporters

• writers

Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer.

Which word or word group is a synonym for valve in the sentence below?

The plumber turned the valve to make the repair.

• tool

• wrench

• control device

• steering wheel