Mummies and Bones Vocabulary

What does the prefix "ex-" mean in the word "excavator"?

• Inside

• Beyond

• Out of

• Before

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the word that includes the Greek root "pyro," which means fire.

• Reproduced

• Volcanic

• Archaeologist

• Excavator

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word can have multiple meanings?

• Remains

• Agony

• Relics

• Imprints

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence "The archaeologist was alarmed by the sudden collapse of the site," what does "alarmed" mean?

• Equipped with an alarm

• Feeling worried or frightened

• Made louder

• Triggered an alert

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the meaning of "relics" in the context of archaeology?

• New discoveries

• Ancient artifacts

• Modern tools

• Written records

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the sentence where "remains" is used to mean something other than "leftovers."

• The remains of the ancient city were uncovered.

• He remains in the office to finish the report.

• The remains were preserved in the museum.

• Archaeologists study the remains found at excavation sites.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does the prefix "ex-" change the meaning of the word "excavator" compared to "cavator"?

• It does not change the meaning.

• It implies a professional or a machine that fills cavities.

• It implies a professional or a machine that removes material to create cavities.

• It implies a newer version of a cavator.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze the word "volcanic" in the context of a geological study. What aspect does "pyro" contribute to its meaning?

• It relates to ice formations.

• It relates to wind patterns.

• It relates to fire or heat.

• It relates to water movements.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In what context might the word "imprints" be used in a scientific discussion?

• Discussing the emotional impact of a discovery.

• Describing the marks left by ancient tools.

• Calculating the age of a fossil.

• Analyzing the chemical composition of minerals.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does "agony" typically refer to in literary contexts?

• A state of confusion

• A feeling of great physical or mental pain

• A moment of great victory

• A description of scenery

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept