Vocabulary 1
It is a half of the earth. _ e _ _ s _ _ _ r _
hemisphere
A _ _ _ _ _ _ is a low area of land between hills or mountains.
valley
It compares two things using the words "like" or "as"
simile
Imagine: You are standing in a city where the ancient Colosseum towers above the busy streets. You see ruins that remind you of gladiators and emperors.
Where are you?
Rome, Italy
_ _ a _ _ n _ means to picture something in your brain.
imagine
Hawaii is an island that is located in the Pacific _ _ _ _ _.
ocean
Is it a metaphor? "You are my sunshine."
Yes, it is!
Imagine: "You are looking at snowy mountains that sparkle under the sun. You spot people skiing down the white slopes."
Where are you?
in the Alps
inhabitant
It is a deep gorge, often with a river through it.
canyon
It gives human traits to animals or thins.
personification
Imagine this: "Motorbikes race past you on crowded streets. On your right, a boy eats a crispy and filling bread called bánh mì."
Where are you?
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
An _______________ is an imaginary line around the earth's middle.
equator
It is the height of a place compared to sea level.
elevation
What figurative language is used in this sentence? "I feel like eating pizza tonight."
None
Imagine: "You are standing in front of a giant and beautiful white marble building with a shining dome. Nearby, you smell the spices of curry and naan bread."
Where are you?
Agra, India (Taj Mahal)
A globe is a spherical map of the _ _ _ _ _.
earth
A plateau is a _ _ _ _ t _ _ n with a flat top.
mountain
What is being compared in this sentence? "My backpack is as heavy as a bag of bricks."
weight of backpack to a bag of bricks
Imagine: "You are in a city filled with bright lights, tall buildings, and delicious street food like tteokbokki. Nearby, you can see a tall tower called Namsan Tower."
Where are you?
Seoul, South Korea