Vocabulary and Environmental Terms Quiz

What does the adjective "tempting" mean?

• unpleasant or boring

• attractive or hard to resist

• confusing or strange

• easy to forget

What is the meaning of the noun/verb "attempt"?

• to try to do something difficult

• to plan before doing something

• to finish something easily

• to stop doing something

What does the noun "conservation" refer to?

• protection of nature and resources

• cutting down trees

• building new roads

• recycling used paper

What does the verb "conserve" mean?

• to protect and prevent waste

• to make something disappear

• to buy and sell resources

• to destroy completely

Who is a "conservationist"?

• a person who protects the environment

• a scientist studying the ocean

• a farmer growing crops

• a manager in a company

What is a "coral reef"?

• a large underwater structure made by corals

• a mountain under the sea

• a group of small fish

• a sandy island

What does the adjective "separate" mean?

• joined or together

• different or apart

What is the meaning of the verb "Separate"?

• to mix things together

• to divide or keep apart

• to collect money

• to prepare quickly

What does the adjective "Rapid" mean?

• very slow

• very fast

• very quiet

• very large

What is the definition of the verb "Alter"?

• to change something slightly

• to remove something completely

• to repair something broken

• to create something new