Module 6 Vocabulary Jeopardy

Week 1

100

very important or necessary

vital

200

the ability for living things to grow well and be healthy

thrive

300

Give an example of something that is prehistoric

Answers will vary 

(Consider correct if example includes: 

-something very old; before a time that history was recorded

-EX: fossils, cave drawings, artifacts, etc.)

400

What might you see if you are looking at a landscape?

Answers will vary 

(Consider correct if example includes: 

-things that can be found in an area of land

EX: trees, grass, bushes, mountains, hills, etc.)

500

Fill in the blank:

Some people see ______________ vehicles, like those made by Tesla, as convenient and helpful, while others fear safety risks.  

autonomous

Week 2

100

a feeling of strong anger

wrath

200

not doing anything; inactive

idle

300

When might there be a collision?

Answers will vary 

(Consider correct if example includes: 

-a moving object crashing into something else

EX: two people not paying attention, cars merging into traffic, hitting a ball with a bat, etc.)

400

How would someone act if they thought something was intriguing?

Answers will vary 

(Consider correct if example includes: 

-being interested in that topic/ skill

EX: studying it, learning more about it, talking about it often, etc.)

500

Fill in the blank:

The agricultural scientists are conducting a study to determine which type of ______________ matter will help crops grow the largest, healthiest, and fastest.

organic

Week 3

100

guards or lookouts who stand in a place to keep watch

sentries

200

a deep crack or opening in the ground

chasm

300

What would cause something to shatter?

Answers will vary 

(Consider correct if example includes: 

-something that makes another object break into pieces; explosion

EX: breaking a window, dropping a ice cube, knocking over something made of glass, etc.)

400

What are the two major forces that lead to eroding?

wind & water

500

Fill in the blank:

The water of the Atlantic Ocean ______________ like a saphire on a sunny day.

glistens

(Give Definition)

100

summit

the highest point, or top, of a mountain

200

glimpse

a quick look at something

300

scenic

a place with beautiful scenery

400

canyon

a deep valley that has steep sides

500

fathom

to understand something

(Give Term)

100

at the center

core

200

set firmly into the surrounding material

embedded

300

a natural feature of Earth's surface

landform

400

a long, narrow groove or ditch

trench

500

made up of things that are different from each other

diverse