3rd Grade Unit 11: Ecology Vocabulary Quiz 2

What is the meaning of the word 'fragile'?

• weak, easily harmed

• strong, unbreakable

• colorful, bright

• large, heavy

What does the word 'decay' mean?

• to rot

• to grow

• to shine

• to freeze

What does 'petrified' mean?

• slowly changed into stone over time

• covered in water

• turned into metal

• broken into pieces

What does 'primarily' mean?

• mainly

• rarely

• quickly

• loudly

What does 'generate' mean?

• to make

• to destroy

• to ignore

• to forget

What is a 'resource'?

• something that is useful or valuable

• a type of animal

• a kind of weather

• an ancient building

What does 'polluted' mean?

• dirty and unsafe

• clean and fresh

• cold and icy

• bright and shiny

What does 'anchored' mean?

• held firmly in place

• floating freely

• moving quickly

• broken apart

What is the meaning of 'effect'?

• A change resulting from influence or power

• something that makes a change

• a cause due to effect

• when nothing happens

What does 'alternative' mean?

• another choice

• a type of animal

• a musical instrument

• a kind of weather