Wonders Unit 1 W1/2

Match the following

• special force used; stress

• emphasis

• unexpected meeting

• indicated

• descent from common ancestor

• generations

• as sign of; showed

• encounter

• the scattered remains of something

• Debris

Match the following

• person who specializes in nature

• sheer

• steep

• naturalist

• very unusual/ impressive

• spectacular

Forest fires sometimes begin through natural events. Very little rainfall and dry forests are ideal situations for fires to start. All it takes is a lightning strike, sparking a fire that can destroy the entire forest. Often, forest fires are so large that firefighters can't stop them, and these fires sometimes threaten homes and businesses. Then, people are forced to flee the fire and hope that their property isn't destroyed.

Based on this passage, what is the initial cause of some forest fires?

• a lightening strike

• little rainfall

• campfires

• dry forests

Emma and Yeshua are rock climbing. Emma decides to attempt a new skill she has learned. At first, she is successful, but then she loses her grip and falls. Suddenly, the safety ropes catch her, but she smashes her hand on the rock.

What is the effect of Emma's fall?

• Emma decides to try a new skill.

• Emma smashes her hand.

• At first, she is successful

• Emma is rock climbing.

Is the following a primary or secondary source?

Videos (filmed during the event)

• Primary source

• Secondary source

A movie showing the life of Theodore Roosevelt

• Primary source

• Secondary source

JJ the 5th telling the classroom that he won his football game.

• Primary source

• Secondary source

A Youtube video describing the downfall of The Cowboys this year.

• Primary source

• Secondary source

Which is an example of a primary source?

• a diary

• a live interview

• an official document

• all of the above

Answer explanation

Choose the definition to the underlined homograph:

The roll was good with butter.

• A type of bread

• To turn over and over