Chapters 1–3 Vocabulary

Front

What is a hatchet?

Back

A hatchet is a small axe.

Front

A cold, treeless plain in Arctic regions with permanently frozen soil is called a _______.

Back

tundra

Front

Occurring continuously is described as _______.

Back

constant

Front

To attempt to satisfy someone by doing what that person wants is to _______ them.

Back

humor

Front

Fill in the blank: Violent or uneven movement within the atmosphere is called _______.

Back

turbulence

Front

Altitude

Back

Height above sea level or ground level.

Front

An instrument in aircraft that measures its height above the ground is called an _______.

Back

altimeter

Front

To form a mental picture or to imagine is to _______.

Back

visualize

Front

Wrenching

Back

Wrenching is an emotional or physical term describing a strong pull or twist.

Front

A Channel is...

Back

a route or passageway