Critical Vocabulary - OCEAN CAREERS

Which of the following is the best definition of the word *organism*?

• A natural disaster like an earthquake

• A machine used in science labs

• Any living thing, including animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria

She is about to conduct an interview for a kids’ news channel. What does the word *conduct* mean in this sentence?

• To stop an activity halfway

• To organize or do something, like an interview or experiment

• To hide something on purpose

Someone who studies *geology* is most interested in...

• Learning about Earth's structure, surface, and how it formed

• Studying the behavior of people

• Writing stories about animals

The boat has been *submerged* in the ocean for many years. What does *submerged* mean in this sentence?

• It has been taken to a desert

• It has been buried in sand

• It has been placed under the surface of water or liquid

What does *extinction* mean when talking about animals?

• When all remaining members of a species die out

• When animals move to a new place

• When animals sleep for a long time in winter

Who is a *warden*?

• A person who sells food at a zoo

• A person responsible for enforcing rules and protecting places or animals

• A person who studies plants

If you study *zoology*, what are you learning about?

• Animals and their behavior

• Ancient languages

• Planets and stars