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HMH Unit 3 Vocab

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The ______ from the sun is essential for life on earth, providing the energy necessary for plants to photosynthesize.

a)

Radiation

b)

Geothermal

c)

Colonize

d)

Prominent

2.

Many countries sought to ______ distant lands during the age of exploration, often leading to significant cultural and social changes in the regions they occupied.

a)

Radiation

b)

Geothermal

c)

Colonize

d)

Plague

3.

______ energy is a renewable resource that harnesses heat from the Earth's interior to provide sustainable power for heating and electricity generation.

a)

Prominent

b)

Plague

c)

Radiation

d)

Geothermal

4.

The scientist became a ______ figure in her field, known for her groundbreaking research and influential publications.

a)

Colonize

b)

Radiation

c)

Prominent

d)

Plague

5.

The _____ of misinformation spread rapidly online, causing confusion and panic among the public.

a)

Plague

b)

Radiation

c)

Prominent

d)

Colonize

6.

______ therapy is commonly used in the treatment of cancer, targeting and destroying malignant cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

a)

Prominent

b)

Colonize

c)

Geothermal

d)

Radiation

7.

In the 19th century, European powers aimed to ____ Africa, leading to widespread geopolitical changes and lasting impacts on the continent's societies.

a)

Colonize

b)

Prominent

c)

Geothermal

d)

Plague

8.

Based on the root spir, what can you infer about Spiracle in the following sentence:

a)

She admired the spiracle of the painting, which showcased vibrant colors.

b)

The spiracle of the fish allowed it to breathe underwater while swimming.

c)

During the lecture, he explained how a spiracle is a crucial component of a car engine.

d)

The athlete trained hard to improve her spiracle times for the upcoming competition.

9.

The ______ mountain range in the distance served as a breathtaking backdrop for the small village nestled at its base.

a)

Plague

b)

Radiation

c)

Prominent

d)

Colonize

10.

The definition of Plague is:

a)

To stand out

b)

To cause hardship or suffering

c)

Energy transmitted in the form of waves or particles

d)

Relating to internal heat of the earth

11.

The definition of colonize is:

a)

To cause hardship or suffereing

b)

To stand out

c)

You send a group of people to a new place to establish a settlement

d)

Energy transmitted in the form of waves

12.

Based on the root geo, what can you infer about Geocentric in the following sentence:

a)

The geocentric model of the universe places the Earth at the center, with all celestial bodies orbiting around it.

b)

The geocentric designs of the new buildings focus on sustainability and environmental impact.

c)

The geocentric approach to teaching emphasizes the importance of student-centered learning.

d)

His geocentric knowledge of world history made him an excellent candidate for the teaching position.