Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Vocabulary 3
Major Ideas From Previous Lessons 1
Major Ideas From Previous Lessons 2
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What does it mean to exclude (verb) someone / something?
deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.
100
What does "stamina" mean (noun)?
Endurance ; the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
100
What does it mean to "regulate" (verb) something?
control (something, especially a business activity) by means of rules and regulations.
100
True or False: Jerusalem is considered one of the holiest cities in the world for Jews and Muslims only.
False. It is also one of (if not the major) the holiest cities in Christianity as well.
100
True or False : In the past (and currently), humans have destroyed forests without hesitation.
True. Deforestation and exploitation of forests for resources has become a major problem, especially in the last century.
200
What does it mean to "anticipate" (verb) something?
expect, guess, or predict (that something will happen).
200
What is a "coincidence" (noun)?
An event that happens by chance, an accident. Something that happens but is not planned.
200
What is an "attempt" (noun, can also be a verb)?
an effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action.
200
Give a brief summary of what happened during the Texas February Power Disaster.
The power and electrical grids in Texas are separate from the rest of the USA. This meant that during an emergency, power could not be easily transferred. A polar vortex came down from Canada and caused major power losses (4.4 million people lost power).
200
What is the activity of "whale-watching"? How would you describe this activity?
The practice of observing whales in their natural habitat.
300
What does it mean to "rearrange" (verb) something?
To reorder, reorganize, or change the position of.
300
What does the adjective "outdated" mean?
out of date; obsolete.
300
What does it mean to "incite" (verb)?
encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
300
Name some of the major causes of tension and fighting between Israel and Palestine.
1. Both Arabs and Jews claimed Palestine as their land.
2. Religious differences (Judaism & Islam)
3. Cultural differences
300
In the documentary "Our Planet : High Seas", the narrator mentioned the ocean is "ungoverned and lawless". What does that mean?
The ocean far away from the coasts is considered international territory and therefore has no government that "owns" it.
400
What does it mean to "venture" (verb)?
undertake a risky, long, or daring journey or course of action.
400
What does it mean to "thrive" (verb)?
To grow or develop well, to prosper. To be successful.
400
What does the adjective "absent-minded" mean?
forgetful; not paying attention.
400
Texas is known for being a state with a very __________ culture? (adjective)
Independent
400
In both "Our Planet" documentaries, we saw that blue whale and Siberian tiger populations diminished. Why? What is the noun for the activity that caused their decline?
Poaching.
500
What is an "eviction" (noun)?
the action of expelling someone from a property; expulsion.
500
What does "catastrophic" (adj.) mean?
involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
500
What does it mean to "cherish" (verb)?
To adore; protect and care for (someone) lovingly.
500
How can superstitions be useful, even if they are not "true"?
Superstitions can give you an illusion of control over a situation where confidence is needed (like a sport or before a test). This illusion of control could become a psychological advantage for you, allowing you to potentially perform better.
500
Where did the fear of the number 13 originally come from?
From the Last Supper, the final dinner that Jesus shared with his disciples before being betrayed, arrested, and crucified.
The idea then became that having 13 people at a table was considered bad luck, and then eventually just the number 13 itself was considered to be unlucky.