Unit 4 Week 3 Vocabulary

What is the definition of a decade?

• A period of 5 years

• A period of 10 years

• A period of 20 years

• A period of 100 years

Which word means "to turn and twist the body"?

• Gleaming

• Scouted

• Squirmed

• Tinkering

If someone is giving instructions or commands, what are they doing?

• Directing

• Engineering

• Tinkering

• Scouting

Which activity involves using scientific knowledge for practical purposes like building bridges?

• Directing

• Engineering

• Tinkering

• Scouting

What does it mean if something is gleaming?

• It is dull and dark

• It is shining and glowing

• It is broken and old

• It is small and hidden

Which of the following activities might involve exploring a new area to gather information?

• Tinkering

• Directing

• Scouting

• Squirming

Why might someone be described as tinkering?

• They are working on a complex engineering project

• They are busy in an aimless way

• They are directing a team

• They are scouting a new location

How might the concept of a decade be useful in planning a long-term project?

• It helps in setting short-term goals

• It provides a clear time frame for long-term goals

• It is irrelevant to project planning

• It complicates the planning process

In what scenario might someone need to use strategic thinking while scouting?

• When they are simply observing a familiar area

• When they are exploring a new area to gather detailed information

• When they are tinkering with a gadget

• When they are directing a play

How can engineering principles be applied to solve a problem involving a bridge?

• By directing traffic on the bridge

• By using scientific knowledge to design a stable structure

• By squirming to avoid obstacles

• By tinkering with random materials