G4-Reading Vocab - Apr. 17

What does the word ecosystem refer to?

• A system used in space technology

• A place where robots live

• A community of living things and their environment

• A type of farming method

In the sentence “Factory farming is counterproductive,” the word counterproductive means:

• Expensive but useful

• Producing opposite or negative results

• Helpful in the long term

• Good for the environment

Which word means harmful substances in the environment?

• Regolith

• Pollution

• Stimuli

• Application

What might be considered a digital distraction?

• A quiet library

• A nature walk

• A constant stream of phone notifications

• A study plan

A student says, “I can do homework, text, and watch videos at the same time!” This student is trying to do:

• Brain research

• Multitasking

• Factory farming

• Scrubbing carbon dioxide

Regolith is mostly found on:

• Your phone

• Mars or the Moon

• A factory farm

• Social media apps

In research, participants are the people who:

• Create new apps

• Watch the presentation

• Take part in the study or experiment

• Sell products to consumers

Which of the following is an example of recycling?

• Throwing plastic in the river

• Using plastic bottles to make building materials

• Burning old electronics

• Burying trash in the ground

Which sentence best shows understanding of sustainable practices?

• “We should cut down more trees for short-term profit.”

• “Let’s use up all the water while we can.”

• “We should find ways to meet our needs without harming future generations.”

• “Factory farms are always the best choice for the planet.”

If something overflows, it:

• Stays empty

• Stops working

• Breaks into pieces

• Spills out past its limit