Vocabulary
Quest means ________.
"And the holes it digs in its quest for food provide homes for many animals."
What is a kilowatt hour?
unit of electrical energy
What does a badger look like?
short legs, long nails, dirty yellowish gray, dark brown striped face with white
What is altitude sickness?
when a climber goes above a certain height and there is less oxygen in the air to breathe
104x9=
936
Precaution means to _____.
"A few precautions can help most climbers avoid altitude sickness."
take care of beforehand
How can you cool your home more efficiently?
Lower your thermostat in the winter or raiser your thermostat in the summer.
Add insulation to your home.
Add storm windows.
Open your windows.
How is a badger helpful to people?
eats harmful rodents and snakes
8,000-9,000 feet
234x7
1,638
the height of something
What is the _________ of Mt. Everest?
altitude
How can you make your water heater more efficient?
Use a water heater blanket, or lower the water temperature on your heater.
How is a badger harmful?
digs deep holes that causes tractors to break, or livestock to break legs
What precautions can be taken to avoid altitude sickness?
not to go too high too fast
stay at that height for a day or two
go back down to a lower altitude when you sleep
drink plenty water
45x29=
1,305
friendly, outgoing
My dog is very _______ at the dog park.
Sociable
Why are fluorescent bulbs better than incandescent light bulbs?
more efficient and last three times longer
What does a badger eat?
snakes, snails, insects, rats, mice, gophers, and ground squirrels
Why is it better to not sleep at high altitudes?
you breathe less when you sleep, so you get less oxygen
86x32=
2,752
to cover to protect from heat, cold, or noise
Make sure to _______ your outdoor pipes before the freeze!
insulate
What is meant by "a penny saved is a penny earned"?
saving money is important
What makes the badger unsociable?
thirty four sharp teeth, menacing growl, bad smell
Besides altitude sickness, what other dangers do mountain climber face?
people can fall, or become ill from drinking bad water
490x18=
8,820