Unit 4 Quizs

Basin irrigation

• An irrigation technique of forming basins, or depressions in the ground, and allowing them to flood.

• A method of irrigation that uses sprinklers to distribute water evenly.

• An irrigation system that relies on drip technology to minimize water loss.

• A technique that involves planting crops in raised beds to improve drainage.

Innovation

• A new idea, method, or product.

• A traditional practice that has been used for years.

• A process of eliminating old ideas.

• A strategy for increasing profits.

Shadoof

• A type of ancient Egyptian boat used for fishing.

• A lever that lifts water using a bucket on one end and a weight on the other end.

• A tool used for measuring the depth of water.

• A traditional method of irrigation using wind power.

Polytheism

• Belief in one god.

• Belief in multiple gods.

• Belief in no gods.

• Belief in a single deity.

Ore

• Rock containing valuable material that can be extracted.

• A type of mineral that is always found in pure form.

• A common type of soil used in agriculture.

• A synthetic material used in construction.

Anatomy

• The study of the body’s structure.

• The study of the body's functions.

• The study of diseases and disorders.

• The study of human behavior.

Delta

• A type of fish found in rivers.

• A fertile area where a river fans out into a triangle shape before flowing into a body of water.

• A geological formation caused by volcanic activity.

• A method of measuring river flow.

Mummification

• A process of preserving a body by freezing it.

• A process when a dried-out body is wrapped in linen and bandages to preserve it.

• A method of cremating a body to release the spirit.

• A technique of burying a body in a wooden coffin.

Feline

• Relating to dogs.

• Relating to cats.

• Relating to birds.

• Relating to reptiles.

Smelting

• The process of extracting metal from ore by heating the ore and melting the metal.

• A method of purifying water using chemical agents.

• A technique for growing crystals in a laboratory setting.

• A process of converting solid waste into energy.