Unit 7 - Reading I - Vocabulary Assessment

Which of the following best defines "climate"?

• The daily weather forecast

• The general weather patterns of a specific region

• The temperature on a given day

• The seasonal changes in precipitation

What is the most accurate definition of "coast"?

• A mountain range near the ocean

• A river that flows into the sea

• The area of land next to the sea

• Any body of water

The term "collide" means to:

• Move away from each other

• Pass by without touching

• Crash into each other

• Travel in parallel

Which definition best describes "extend"?

• To cover or spread across an area or distance

• To shrink or contract

• To remain stationary

• To move up and down

The word "occur" is best defined as:

• To prevent something

• To plan something

• To imagine something

• To happen or take place

What does the phrase "on record" mean?

• To play music

• To be officially measured and noted

• To keep a diary

• To make a recording

The term "conditions" refers to:

• Rules and regulations

• Weather patterns only

• Factors that directly affect something

• Personal opinions

"Strike" in this context means:

• To protest against something

• To hit or impact an area

• To make a deal

• To remove something

The word "data" is defined as:

• Computer programs

• Personal opinions

• Theoretical concepts

• Facts and statistics for analysis

The term "violent" describes something that is:

• Peaceful and calm

• Slow and steady

• Sudden and powerful

• Quiet and gentle