Vocabulary Challenge for 8th Graders

Given the context of a rapidly changing environment, which word best describes a species that can survive by adjusting to new conditions?

• Lethal

• Adaptable

• Insulate

• Deplete

If a scientist observes that a certain chemical reaction uses up all the available reactants, which term best describes this process?

• Deduce

• Sufficient

• Deplete

• Lethal

In a mystery novel, a detective uses clues to arrive at a conclusion about the identity of the culprit. Which word best describes this process?

• Insulate

• Deduce

• Adaptable

• Lethal

Which word would best describe a material that prevents the transfer of heat, keeping a house warm in winter?

• Insulate

• Deplete

• Sufficient

• Adaptable

A certain amount of food is needed to feed a family for a week. Which word best describes the amount of food required?

• Lethal

• Sufficient

• Deduce

• Insulate

Which word would best describe a substance that can cause death if ingested or inhaled?

• Adaptable

• Lethal

• Sufficient

• Deplete

A student is trying to figure out the main idea of a passage by looking at the supporting details. Which word best describes this process?

• Deduce

• Insulate

• Lethal

• Deplete

In a survival situation, a person must be able to change their behavior to suit the environment. Which word best describes this ability?

• Sufficient

• Adaptable

• Insulate

• Lethal

Which word best describes the action of using up resources faster than they can be replenished?

• Insulate

• Deplete

• Deduce

• Sufficient

In a scientific experiment, a researcher needs to ensure that the amount of a chemical is just enough to produce a reaction. Which word best describes this amount?

• Lethal

• Sufficient

• Adaptable

• Insulate