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WorksheetsWhat's in a smartphone? (vocabulary focus)
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 9mins
In this sentence: "These rare elements have a huge range of magnetic, phosphorescent, and conductive properties that make them crucial to modern technologies." --- what are two words that are closest in meaning to crucial?
critical
important
key
necessary
In this sentence: "This form of mining destroys huge swaths of natural habitats, and causes air and water pollution, threatening the health of nearby communities." -- what is the meaning of the word 'swaths'?
Which is NOT a synonym for vast (habitats)?
huge
immense
massive
miniscule
In this sentence:"That entwines our smartphones inextricably with this growing planetary conundrum." --what is the meaning of 'conundrum'?
a problem that is difficult to solve
a debatable issue
Definition:"a situation in which people/animals are forced to leave the place where they normally live"
Word: what is the word?
displacement
change
emigration
In this sentence: "Just as the production of smartphones comes with social and environmental problems, dismantling them does too." -- what is the meaning of 'dismantling'?
In this sentence: "However, even recycling companies need our scrutiny." -- what is the meaning of scrutiny?
careful examination/ observation
attention
products
opinion
