GEP 9a-A Quiz: Vocabulary; Cause and Effect

What does it mean to 'descend' in a context of a mountain?

• To stay at the same elevation on a mountain.

• To climb higher on a mountain.

• To move sideways across a mountain.

• To move downwards on a mountain.

If something is described as 'astonishing', how would you feel about it?

• You would feel angry or frustrated.

• You would feel indifferent or bored.

• You would feel confused or lost.

• You would feel amazed or shocked.

Which of the following best defines a 'predator' in nature?

• A scavenger that only eats dead organisms.

• An organism that hunts and kills other organisms for food.

• A symbiotic organism that helps other species survive.

• An organism that primarily feeds on plants.

If a material is 'transparent', what can you do with it?

• You can use it as a mirror.

• You can make it opaque.

• You can see through it.

• You can break it easily.

What does 'invisible' mean when referring to an object?

• An object that is transparent and allows light to pass through.

• An object that can only be seen in the dark.

• An object that cannot be seen or perceived visually.

• An object that is hidden behind another object.

If a situation is described as 'absurd', how might it be perceived?

• It may be perceived as illogical or ridiculous.

• It may be perceived as straightforward and clear.

• It may be perceived as serious and important.

• It may be perceived as logical and sensible.

What happens when a ball 'bounces' off the ground?

• The ball compresses and then rebounds, bouncing back up.

• The ball stays flat on the ground.

• The ball disappears upon impact.

• The ball rolls away without bouncing.

When an event is said to 'commence', what does that indicate?

• It refers to a delay in the event.

• It signifies the end of an event.

• It indicates a change in the event's location.

• It indicates the start of an event.

What does 'evolution' refer to in the context of species?

• Evolution is the process of creating new species from scratch.

• Evolution is the change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.

• Evolution is the belief that species do not change over time.

• Evolution refers to the immediate changes in an individual organism's traits.

What does a 'flash' typically indicate in a dark room?

• A feeling of unease.

• A sudden burst of light.

• A loud noise in the room.

• A sudden drop in temperature.