Basic Vocabulary
to copy the actions, sounds, or behavior of someone."
imitate
to decide that something is not important or not worth considering
dismiss
What was the name of the scientist who studied Alex the parrot?
Irene Pepperberg
According to the teamwork passage, what is one of the greatest benefits of teamwork?
shared knowledge
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
an idea or set of ideas intended to explain facts."
theory
to accept or admit that something is true
acknowledge
What kind of bird was Alex?
African Grey Parrot
According to the teamwork passage, which two animals work together to find food and protect each other?
chimpanzees and dolphins
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
belonging to a very early stage of development; simple and not advanced
primitive
extremely large in size, amount, or degree
vast
What abstract concept did Alex understand that was especially impressive?
The concept of zero
In the Octopus text, why can octopuses squeeze through very small spaces?
because they have no bones
Which country is home to the Great Barrier Reef?
Australia
to have or own something; to have a particular quality
possess
the health, happiness, and safety of a person or group
welfare
Because Alex had mastered many English words, what could Pepperberg do with him?
ask him questions about how he saw the world
In the Octopus text, what do octopuses do to confuse attackers and escape?
release a cloud of dark ink
What is the name of the deepest known point in the world's oceans?
Mariana Trench
existing as an idea rather than a physical object
abstract
to make an idea, feeling, or behavior stronger
reinforce
What did the text say humans have built that no other animal has?
cities, music, and computers
According to the teamwork passage, what must good teams do when they disagree?
communicate clearly, listen to each other, and solve problems together
Which two countries share the longest international border in the world?
Canada and the United States