Unit 3 Vocabulary
The birds in the sky ___________ their wings at a rapid pace.
Flapped
Where was Franz-Ferdinand expected to become king of?
Austria-Hungary
The refrigerator had a _____________ smell from the spoiled milk inside.
Disgusting
What is the cause of the decrease of fish in oceans?
Pollution and overfishing
What is the meaning of the word "contain?"
During my vacation, the hotel I stayed at had a beautiful view of the beach ___________.
Coast
What led to the start of the First World War?
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand
The rich man won a _____________ dollars from the lottery.
Billion
It is estimated that Earth's population will reach what number by 2050?
Nine billion
What does it mean to "keep an open mind"
the ability to listen to others' ideas or opinions without judgement
The movie made many people cry, because it was a ________ that contained many sad scenes.
Tragedy
What is the theory of the "butterfly effect?"
Even the smallest actions can have big effects
Having a balanced diet will help a person gain the necessary ____________ for their body.
Nutients
Please list the different insects eaten in Thailand, Ghana, and Mexico.
1. Thailand - fried crickets
2. Ghana - termites
3. Mexico - ant eggs
What is the meaning of the word "abundant?"
To have a lot or plenty of something
The students argued with their teacher, because they were __________ to the large amount of homework she gave.
Opposed to
Who assassinated Franz Ferdinand?
A man that was opposed to the Austro-Hungarian government
To do well on exams, students are __________ to study hard.
Required
How do insects benefit our health?
They contain protein and important nutrients
What was Alexander Fleming studying in 1928?
Bacteria
The student's poor score was a ___________ of his lack of studying.
Consequence
What did Alexander Fleming discover?
Mold that he used to create Penicillin which saved millions of lives
The worried business owner estimated his sales and noticed that his numbers were ___________.
Decreasing
What is the benefit of insects breaking down waste and dead bodies of animals?
They return their nutrients to the soil
What are the most common green house gases?
water vapor. carbon dioxide, and methane