Vocabulary
Which word means . . .
to be left helpless
Stranded
What does the root word "struct" mean?
to build
What does the author study on Litchfield Island?
Penguins
What saved her when she fell through the crack?
The width of her boots
Which word means . . .
broken
Fractured
What does the root "vis" mean?
Why must she be careful walking on Litchfield island?
What did she do after she fell through the crack?
She first waited, but then decided to save herself.
Which word means . . .
Being aware
alert
What does the root "spect" mean?
To watch, to see, to observe
Litchfield is a protected island. How does she get to the island from Palmer Station?
She takes an inflatable boat.
Describe the "green flash".
sun setting
clear horizon
over water
bending of light
Which word means . . .
to show
Display
What does the root "tele" mean?
How do you know that the penguins were not afraid of people?
They . . .
tugged on the author's clothes
tugged at her paper
huddled around her
took her hat
Why was the author upset when the airport lost her luggage?
She had a penguin egg inside her luggage.
Which word means . . .
Tiredness or exhaustion
Weariness
What words means . . . a device for making faraway objects appear larger
telescope
What did the author learn about blue whales?
They only eat krill
How do penguins stay warm?
huddle together for body heat
downy feathers
blubber
water proof feathers