Questions and Answers
A phenomenon is a non-observable fact or event.
False
What does the term 'variables' refer to in a scientific context?
Factors that may change
What does 'buoyancy' refer to?
To be ____ means to be unfit for living.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which word means 'suitable or ready'?
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'Triumphant' means feeling a sense of failure or defeat.
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What does 'pines' refer to in terms of behavior?
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What does 'resentful' mean?
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'Tectonic plates' are small, non-moving rock fragments.
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What is the state of unhappiness and discomfort referred to as?
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A __________ is a mountain that has its peak underwater.
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What does the term 'magma' refer to?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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The word 'striving' means to struggle or try hard.
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People earn their __________ to secure the basic necessities of life.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Definitions
- Ranging (v): To vary or extend within specific limits.
- Steeply (adv): Characterized by a sharp incline or angle.
- Oriented (v): Positioned or directed in a specific manner.
- Make up (v): To constitute or form something.
- Emerge (v): To come into view or rise from a state.
- Buoyancy (n): The capability of a substance to float in a liquid.
- Susceptible (adj): Easily influenced or at risk of harm.
- Span (n): The duration for which something exists or is relevant.
- Phenomenon (n): A notable or observable event.
- Variables (n): Factors or elements that may change in a situation.
- Initial (adj): Pertaining to the beginning stage of something.
- Elevation (n): The measure of height above a reference point.
- Patterns (n): Recurrent traits or behaviors that can be observed.
- Approximately (adv): Indicates a rough estimation or not exact measure.
- Includes (v): To encompass or contain elements within.
- Assuming (v): Accepting something to be true without proof.
- Uninhabitable (adj): Not suitable for living conditions.
- Rate (n): The speed or frequency of an event over time.
- Ripe (adj): Fully developed and ready for use.
Emotional and Behavioral Terms
- Bitterly (adv): Expressing strong animosity or resentment.
- Despair (n): A state of complete loss or absence of hope.
- Scant (adj): Situations where resources are barely enough.
- Wistfully (adv): With a sense of nostalgia or longing.
- Scruples (n): Feelings of guilt or hesitation regarding morality.
- Clatter (n): A noisy, chaotic sound often from falling objects.
- Racket (n): A loud and disorderly noise; frequently chaotic.
- Jerky (adj): Sudden and rapid in movements or actions.
- Board (n): Provision of meals while staying at a location.
- Mopes (v): To dwell in a gloomy, sad state.
- Pines (v): To complain or express dissatisfaction frequently.
- Triumphantly (adv): In a manner that conveys victory or success.
- Propounded (v): To suggest or propose an idea for consideration.
- Wearily (adv): In a manner exhibiting extreme fatigue.
- Frills (n): Extravagant or unnecessarily decorative items.
- Shrugged (v): A nonverbal expression of doubt or indifference.
Social and Natural Concepts
- Tirades (n): Lengthy, aggressive speeches or outbursts.
- Keenly (adv): With strong intensity or sharp perception.
- Unbearable (adj): Too distressing or intolerable to endure.
- Resentful (adj): Expressing bitterness or displeasure.
- Restrain (v): To hold back or control responses or reactions.
- Striving (v): To exert effort towards achieving a goal.
- Brooks (n): Small natural streams of water.
- Scolds (v): Verbally reprimanding or finding fault with others.
Geographical and Geological Terms
- Seamount (n): Underwater mountains with peaks below water.
- Archipelago (n): A series or cluster of islands.
- Upheaval (n): Significant geological activity causing the earth's crust to rise.
- Collisions (n): Intense crashes between moving bodies.
- Tectonic plate (n): Massive geological formations shifting on molten layers.
- Relatively (adv): To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat.
- Magma (n): Molten rock material located beneath the earth's surface.
- Lithosphere (n): Earth’s outer layer consisting of tectonic plates.
- Crust (n): The outermost layer of terrestrial bodies.
- Mantle (n): The earth's layer between the crust and the core.
- Eruptions (n): Violent volcanic activities resulting in explosions.
- Identified (adj): Recognized or acknowledged.
- Consists (v): Composed of several components or elements.
- Abnormally (adv): Deviating from what is considered normal.
- Originates (v): To derive or initiate from beginning.
- Ultimately (adv): Referring to the final outcome or conclusion.
- Rudimentary (adj): Basic and fundamental, not fully developed.
- Breach (v): To create an opening or break through.
- Consistent (adj): Steadily occurring without variance.
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