Boy Who Harnessed The Wind Ch 4-8 Vocab

Front

What is the definition of 'meager'?

Back

Low in amount, strength, or value.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What word describes something that has been burned or charred?

Back

Scorched.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does 'contaminated' mean?

Back

Made dirty, polluted, or not usable.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the definition of 'dismal'?

Back

Sad, full of gloom.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the term for a long period of time with no rain?

Back

Drought.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the impact of drought on agriculture?

Back

It can lead to crop failure and food shortages.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

What are some synonyms for 'meager'?

Back

Scant, insufficient, inadequate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

How can a town recover from being scorched by fire?

Back

Through rebuilding efforts, community support, and financial aid.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What are the environmental effects of contamination?

Back

It can harm wildlife, disrupt ecosystems, and pose health risks to humans.

Front

What emotions are typically associated with dismal situations?

Back

Sadness, hopelessness, and despair.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4