Get to the Root of It: Book 1 - Unit 1 Test

A trout is not considered a ________________ species because it lives in freshwater streams, rivers, and lakes.

• aquatic

• terrestrial

• arboreal

• aerial

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

It is important that we utilize alternative energy sources, such as ________________ power, in order to reduce the burning of fossil fuels.

• hydroelectric

• nuclear

• coal

• natural gas

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CCSS.W.8.2D

The scientists were studying a number of ________________ plants to see if pollution from the nearby factory was affecting the pond.

• aquatic

• terrestrial

• desert

• mountainous

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

Because there wasn’t an accessible ________________ near the house, the firefighters were unable to save our home from the fire.

• hydrant

• fountain

• pond

• well

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

The severe drought left the local ________________ almost empty, which prevented the farmers from properly watering their crops.

• aqueduct

• KFC

• canal

• pipeline

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose an antonym for dehydrate.

• parch

• arid

• moisten

• rainforest

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CCSS.L.8.6

What might you hear if you were in a marina?

• barking dogs

• crying babies

• loud sirens

• screeching seagulls

Choose a synonym for maritime.

• oceanic

• terrestrial

• atmosphere

• vessels

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

Why might aquifers be important to humans?

• They provide a place for recreational fun, like boating, swimming, and fishing.

• The rocks within them help to filter and clean flowing groundwater.

• They provide water and shelter to many desert animal species.

• They took many years to build, and they bring water to large cities.

aquarium : water :: vase : ________________

• fish

• glass

• rocks

• flowers

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.RI.8.3