Vocabulary Review for Grade 4 - Term 1 List 1

What does 'wilderness' mean?

• A type of domesticated animal.

• A controlled garden with cultivated plants.

• A heavily urbanized area with many buildings.

• A natural environment that is largely untouched by human activity.

How would you define 'extract'?

• To remove or obtain a specific part from a larger whole.

• To analyze the components of a whole.

• To add a part to a larger whole.

• To ignore a specific part of a whole.

What does it mean to have 'inched' forward?

• To move slowly or gradually.

• To move in a circular motion.

• To remain stationary and not move.

• To move quickly and abruptly.

What are 'reeds'?

• Reeds are a type of fish found in rivers.

• Reeds are tall, grass-like plants that grow in wetlands and marshes.

• Reeds are small shrubs that grow in deserts.

• Reeds are a kind of tree that produces fruit.

What does 'historical' refer to?

• Related to history or past events.

• Referring to fictional stories.

• Pertaining to current events.

• Related to future predictions.

What is an 'embankment'?

• A flat area of land used for farming.

• A type of watercraft used for transportation.

• A natural formation of rocks and soil.

• An embankment is a raised structure built to hold back water or support a roadway.

Can you give an example of 'different species'?

• Goldfish and salmon

• Domestic dog and gray wolf

• Domestic cat and lion

• Elephant and rhinoceros

What is meant by 'information'?

• Information is processed data that conveys meaning.

• Information is a type of software.

• Information is raw data without context.

• Information is a physical object.

What does 'implicit' mean?

• Clearly stated and explicit

• A type of logical reasoning

• A direct statement or declaration

• Understood or implied without being directly stated.

What is a 'haystack'?

• A large pile or stack of hay.

• A type of needle used for sewing.

• A small garden tool for digging.

• A unit of measurement for weight.