Vocab Challenge
What does refugee mean?
A person forced to leave their country due to war, persecution, or disaster
The root vac means "empty." What is a word that contains this root?
Vacant, vacuum, evacuate,
0.5 × 2 =
1.0
Why does Omar hesitate to attend school?
He worries about leaving Hassan alone
What is a geyser?
A hot spring that periodically erupts with steam and water
Give a synonym and antonym for chaotic.
Synonym—disorganized, messy
Antonym—orderly, calm
What is the meaning of fort/forc? Give an example
Fort/forc means strong; fort, fortress
4 x 1.25=
5.0
What are the daily struggles in Dadaab, and how do they affect Omar and Hassan?
Lack of food, water, safety, and education make survival difficult
What is an ecologist?
A scientist who studies how living things interact with their environment
How does seizure have both a medical and non-medical meaning
Medically, it is a sudden loss of control in the brain; non-medically, it means taking something by force.
What does mob/mov mean, and which word contains it?
mobile, motion, movement
7 x 0.85
5.95
Fatuma is not Omar and Hassan’s biological mother. Why is she so important to them, and what does this show about family
She acts as a guardian and caretaker, showing that family isn't just biological but based on love and support.
Why do plants look different from each other?
They have different adaptations that help them survive in their environments.
The word political relates to government. How does a country's political system impact refugees?
A country's political policies determine immigration laws, asylum policies, and refugee protections
The root vis/vid is found in the word vision. What does it mean?
to see
A store sells pencils for $2.39 each. If Caitlyn buys 6, how much does it cost?
$14. 34
How do Omar and Hassan get food each day?
They receive rations through the UNHCR distribution system
How do conifer trees survive in cold and dry areas?
They have needle-like leaves with a waxy coating to reduce water loss and withstand harsh conditions.
Write a sentence that correctly uses distribution in a social studies context.
In social studies, the distribution of resources affects economic growth
The root bon/bene means “good” or “well.” Give an example of a word with this root and its meaning.
Benefit—something helpful; bonus—something extra and good
A truck travels 1.75 miles every minute. How far does it travel in 48 minutes?
84 miles
How does the UNHCR ration system affect daily life in the camp? Explain the challenges families face due to food distribution.
Families rely on limited food rations that often run out before the next distribution, leading to hunger and difficult decisions.)
Why are wetlands and drylands important to ecosystems, and how do they differ in the way they support plant and animal life?
Wetlands provide a habitat for many species by retaining water, filtering pollutants, and preventing floods. They support plants adapted to water-rich environments. Drylands, on the other hand, have less water and support drought-resistant plants like sagebrush and cacti. Both ecosystems are crucial for biodiversity and maintaining balance in nature.