Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 6

What does the term "altitude" refer to?

• The speed of an object

• Distance above sea level

• The weight of an object

• The temperature of a place

Which word describes a government ruled by a king or queen?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What is the term for a slide of large masses of snow and ice down a mountain?

• Landslide

• Avalanche

• Erosion

• Flood

What does the word "excavate" mean?

• To build up

• To dig out

• To cover

• To paint

What is a "pasture"?

• A type of tree

• A field of growing grass where animals can eat

• A type of bird

• A body of water

What does "resemble" mean?

• To differ from

• To be like or similar to

• To destroy

• To create

What is the "summit" of a mountain?

• The base

• The middle

• The top

• The side

What is the role of a "guardian"?

• To entertain

• To protect

• To ignore

• To harm

What does "accomplish" mean?

• To fail

• To do something by making an effort; to complete successfully

• To start

• To ignore

What is a "route"?

• A type of plant

• The path that must be followed to get to a place

• A type of animal

• A musical instrument