Vocabulary List #19

What does the word "absorb" mean in the context of a sponge soaking up water?

• To release

• To hold tightly

• To soak up

• To float

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the sentence where the word "affect" is used correctly.

• The weather will affect our plans for outdoor activities.

• She has a nice affect on the weekends.

• He can affect many books on the shelf.

• They decided to go to affect the park.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does "circulates" mean in the context of air moving in a room?

• To clean

• To move around

• To exit

• To color

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which action best demonstrates the concept of "conserve" in environmental science?

• Using more water during drought conditions

• Leaving the lights on when leaving a room

• Recycling paper and plastics

• Increasing the use of disposable products

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is a "cycle" in the context of the water cycle?

• A one-time event

• A continuous process

• A rare occurrence

• A linear progression

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In what way do "glaciers" contribute to water levels in oceans?

• By providing a habitat for marine life

• By melting and adding water to the oceans

• By freezing ocean water

• By blocking river paths

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The word "necessity" refers to something that is:

• Optional

• Unwanted

• Required

• Uncommon

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DOK Level 1: Recall

When water "seeps" into the ground, what is it doing?

• Evaporating

• Flowing rapidly

• Trickling slowly

• Freezing

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the concept of "conserve" affect decisions about using resources in a sustainable way?

• It encourages excessive use of resources.

• It supports the idea of using resources in a way that maintains them for future generations.

• It has no impact on decisions about resources.

• It promotes the rapid depletion of resources.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What inference can be made about a region with many "glaciers"?

• The region has a tropical climate.

• The region experiences a lot of rainfall.

• The region is likely to be cold.

• The region is densely populated.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept