Lee Sherman Text Vocab Quiz 2

What does the word "Accumulate" mean?

• To quickly gather

• To slowly gather or build up

• To destroy

• To separate

The word "Dispose" is most closely related to which of the following?

• Retain

• Discard

• Accumulate

• Contaminate

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "Dispose"?

• Retain

• Discard

• Get rid of

• Throw away

What does the term "emissions" refer to?

• A) A type of business

• B) Deadly substances

• C) Something released or leaked into the world, especially a gas

• D) A form of communication

What does the term "livelihood" mean?

• A type of hobby

• The way a person makes a living or earns money for basic needs

• A form of entertainment

• A type of education

What does the term "toxic" mean?

• Pleasant and enjoyable

• Harmless and safe

• Poisonous; very unpleasant or harmful

• Beneficial and healthy

What is the definition of "Environmentalist"?

• A person who studies the stars

• A person who is focused on the preservation, restoration, and improvement of the environment

• A person who writes novels

• A person who teaches mathematics

What is the meaning of "Murmuring"?

• Singing loudly

• Complaining, grumbling

• Laughing joyfully

• Whispering secrets

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a pipefitter?

• Installing piping systems

• Refining petroleum

• Maintaining piping systems

• Repairing piping systems

What does the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protect?

• Air quality only

• Water quality only

• The environment and human health

• Wildlife only