Unit 3 Wk 2 Vocab 6th Grade

What is an aqueduct?

• A natural river that flows through mountains

• A bridge-like structure used to carry water from one place to another

• A system for measuring rainfall

• A tunnel used for transportation

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does gradient mean?

• The steepness or slope of a surface

• The height of a place above sea level

• A device used to measure weight

• The flow of water in a river

Tags

CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

What does elevation refer to?

• The distance between two points on a map

• The height of a place above sea level

• The angle of a slope or gradient

• The direction of a river's flow

How does gravity affect us?

• It pushes objects away from the Earth

• It pulls objects toward the center of the Earth

• It prevents water from flowing downhill

• It makes objects lighter

What is an article?

• A short story with fictional characters

• A piece of writing about a specific topic, often in a newspaper or magazine

• A diagram that explains how something works

• A law or rule in a constitution

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Who is a narrator in a story?

• The person who writes the story

• The person who tells the story or describes events

• The main character in the story

• The person who edits the story

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to elaborate?

• To explain something in more detail

• To create a rough outline of an idea

• To disagree with someone’s opinion

• To summarize an argument briefly

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of reign?

• A period of rule by a king or queen

• The amount of rainfall in a year

• A battle fought between two armies

• A document that describes a royal family

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is heritage?

• Traditions, beliefs, and culture passed down from earlier generations

• A law or rule created by a government

• A list of family members in a royal lineage

• The study of ancient ruins

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to subdue someone or something?

• To help someone achieve their goals

• To calm or bring something under control, often by force

• To give up or surrender in a difficult situation

• To inspire someone to do their best

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4