RW Vocabulary Review 3- Nature

What does the term "urban density" refer to?

• The amount of green space in a city

• The number of people living in a specific urban area

• The height of buildings in a city

• The diversity of wildlife in urban areas

What does the word "ravenous" mean?

• Slightly hungry

• Extremely hungry

• Not interested in food

• Disgusted by food

The term "city dwellers" refers to:

• People who live in rural areas

• People who live in urban areas

• People who live in coastal areas

• People who frequently travel

Many people feel ______ about the future of the environment due to inaction on environmental problems.

• 6. hopeful

• 6. apprehensive

• 6. indifferent

• 6. amused

Efforts to ______ nature into the urban core can help improve city life.

• 6. remove

• 6. hide

• 6. introduce

• 6. criticize

People often take the beauty of nature ______, not appreciating its true value.

• 6. seriously

• 6. for granted

• with caution

• 6. with doubt

Some animals are considered ______ because they can damage crops and spread disease.

• pets

• companions

• pests

• guardians

Match the terms with their meanings. Write abcd in the correct order in the answer box.

11. Devour: .......

12. Intrigued: .......

13. Nuisances: .......

a) To eat something eagerly and in large amounts
b) Something that causes slight annoyance or inconvenience
c) Curious or fascinated

(a)  

Match the phrases with their paraphrased meanings. Write abcd in the correct order in the answer box.

11. Urgency or magnitude of problems: .......

12. Collective will: .......

13. Maintenance: .......

14. a) The shared determination to act
    b) The importance or seriousness of issues
    c) The process of keeping something in good condition

(a)  

Choose the correct word to describe the following scenario:

"The success of environmental initiatives often depends on the ______ of the community to support and participate in these efforts."

• collective will

• reluctance

• hesitation