Key Words
the ability or strength to do something
power
something happening now
current
What is the definition of wind?
air on the move
Why is this article entitled "Water the Blue Gold"?
because clean water may become as highly valued as gold in this century
What is the present-tense action verb in this sentence?
She finds shelter from the wind.
finds
scarce
to move freely
flow
What is the name for the predictable winds near the equator that were used by trade ships to take goods around the world?
trade winds
What is one way we can protect and preserve earth's water?
What is the present tense action verb in this sentence?
Wind farms generate electricity.
generate
something that can be used again, can't be used up
renewable
ready to take or use
available
How does wind produce electricity?
How can you conserve water?
By turning of the faucet when you brush your teeth and by taking shorter showers
What are the two present-tense action verbs in this sentence?
The wind blows the leaves, and it turns the umbrella inside out.
blows and turns
to make or produce
generate
something that people need and use
resource
Wind can sculpt rocks and landscapes by tearing away tiny pieces of rocks. What is this process of wearing away called?
erosion
What percent of Earth's water is available to us?
only two percent
When do you add -s to the verb?
When it talks about he, she, or it
to change from one thing to another
convert
saving or protection something
conservation
What is the genre of this article?
Science article - nonfiction
What is the genre of this article?
Persuasive essay
When do we use present tense action verbs?
to talk about an action that happens now or on a regular basis