"The Terrestrial Settlement" Terr- Root Words

Read the following sentence and determine which word best fits the blank: "The rocky ______ made it difficult for the hikers to find a smooth path."

• extraterrestrial

• terrain

• territorial

• territory

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Analyze the meanings of "terrestrial" and "extraterrestrial." Which statement best explains the difference between these two words?

• Both refer to things found only in water.

• "Terrestrial" refers to things on Earth, while "extraterrestrial" refers to things outside Earth.

• "Terrestrial" means related to animals, and "extraterrestrial" means related to plants.

• Both words mean the same thing.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses the word "territorial" correctly?

• The scientist studied the territorial of Mars.

• The cat became territorial when another cat entered its yard.

• The astronaut explored the territorial surface.

• The mountain's territorial was steep.

Compare and contrast "terrain" and "territory." Which of the following best describes how these words are different?

• "Terrain" refers to the physical features of land, while "territory" refers to an area owned or controlled by someone.

• Both words mean the same thing.

• "Terrain" is about animals, and "territory" is about plants.

• "Terrain" is a synonym for "extraterrestrial."

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

Which of the following is a synonym for "extraterrestrial"?

• Alien

• Domestic

• Local

• Earthly

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Explain the origin of the word "terrestrial." Which root word does it come from, and what does that root mean?

• Comes from "terra," meaning water

• Comes from "terra," meaning earth or land

• Comes from "aqua," meaning air

• Comes from "astro," meaning star

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Given the sentence: "The explorers mapped the uncharted territory," what does "territory" most likely mean in this context?

• The type of soil in the area

• The area of land that is being explored

• The behavior of animals

• The weather conditions

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of "extraterrestrial"?

• The terrestrial plants grew well in the garden.

• Scientists are searching for extraterrestrial life on other planets.

• The terrain was covered in snow.

• The dog marked its territory.

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CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

If an animal is described as "territorial," what behavior would you expect it to show?

• It ignores other animals in its area.

• It defends a certain area from others.

• It migrates constantly.

• It lives only in water.

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CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

Which word is an antonym for "terrestrial"?

• Earthly

• Extraterrestrial

• Land-based

• Grounded

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A