Prism 4 Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz

The _____________ of fields into farmland has resulted in the loss of habitat for a lot of wild animals.

Fish and seafood are rich in _____________ like iron and protein that are necessary for a healthy diet.

Fish that were once _____________ in our waters are now in danger of extinction.

• vulnerable

• abundant

• scarce

Conventional methods have higher __________ than sustainable methods, but the differences are not large.

Unfortunately, they haven't yet worked out a ____________ business plan.

• viable

• vulnerable

• unprecedented

__________________ is the protection of plants and animals, and natural areas, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

• conversion

• conservation

• erosion

Which one is similar in meaning to the expression "drop the ball"?

• to fail

• to blame

• to be responsible

• to succeed

Which two expressions mean "to avoid responsibility"?

• to step up

• to take the heat

• to pass the buck

• to duck responsibility

Which expression would you use to say that someone is equally responsible?

• to hold to the same standard

• to point fingers at

• to take credit for

What is another way of saying "We are all responsible"? ;-)

• We all rabbit the responsibility.

• We all wolf the responsibility.

• We all bear the responsibility.

• We all panda the responsibility.