What does it mean to exclude (verb) someone / something?
deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.
What does "stamina" mean (noun)?
Endurance ; the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
What does it mean to "regulate" (verb) something?
control (something, especially a business activity) by means of rules and regulations.
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.
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.
What does it mean to "anticipate" (verb) something?
expect, guess, or predict (that something will happen).
What is a "coincidence" (noun)?
An event that happens by chance, an accident. Something that happens but is not planned.
What is an "attempt" (noun, can also be a verb)?
an effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action.
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).
What is the activity of "whale-watching"? How would you describe this activity?
The practice of observing whales in their natural habitat.
What does it mean to "rearrange" (verb) something?
To reorder, reorganize, or change the position of.
What does the adjective "outdated" mean?
out of date; obsolete.
What does it mean to "incite" (verb)?
encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
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
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.
What does it mean to "venture" (verb)?
undertake a risky, long, or daring journey or course of action.
What does it mean to "thrive" (verb)?
To grow or develop well, to prosper. To be successful.
What does the adjective "absent-minded" mean?
forgetful; not paying attention.
Texas is known for being a state with a very __________ culture? (adjective)
Independent
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.
What is an "eviction" (noun)?
the action of expelling someone from a property; expulsion.
What does "catastrophic" (adj.) mean?
involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
What does it mean to "cherish" (verb)?
To adore; protect and care for (someone) lovingly.
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.
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.