5th grade Unit 1 Chapter 3 vocabulary

Which of the following best describes the term "famine"?

• A period of excessive rainfall

• An extreme shortage of food that results in widespread hunger

• A time of economic prosperity

• A celebration of harvest

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What does the term "infest" imply when referring to insects in a house?

• To be present in small numbers

• To be present in large numbers, typically causing disease

• To be completely absent

• To be beneficial to the environment

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If a soldier is injured in battle, what term best describes their situation?

• Survivor

• Casualty

• Hero

• Veteran

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Which of the following is an example of "aroma"?

• The sound of music

• The sight of a rainbow

• The distinctive smell of freshly baked bread

• The texture of a soft blanket

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What is the primary purpose of "sanitation" in a community?

• To increase population density

• To keep a place clean and free of disease

• To promote noise pollution

• To reduce the number of schools

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How would you describe "per capita" income?

• Total income of a country

• Income for each person

• Income of the wealthiest individual

• Income of the government

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Which of the following actions is considered "legitimate"?

• Breaking the law

• Following established standards

• Ignoring rules

• Cheating on a test

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What is a "longbow" primarily used for?

• Fishing

• Shooting a long, feathered arrow

• Cooking

• Writing

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What does "morale" refer to in a team setting?

• The physical strength of the team

• The confidence or enthusiasm of a group at a particular time

• The financial status of the team

• The number of team members

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Who is referred to as the "dauphin" in the context of French royalty?

• The king's advisor

• The oldest son of the king of France; the male heir to the throne

• The queen's sister

• The king's cousin

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