EL 118 Unit One General Vocab.

1. The word "counterweight" is most similar in meaning to:

• Balance

• Speed

• Height

• Sound

2. 2."Cumulative" refers to something that:

• Happens suddenly

• Is constantly changing

• Builds up over time

• Is easily forgotten

3. The unit for measuring sound level is called:

• Hertz

• Decibels

• Meters

• Newtons

4. The "duration" of something refers to its:

• Size

• Importance

• Length of time

• Color

5. An "element" is a:

• Mixture of substances

• Basic building block of matter

• Unit of measurement

• Living organism

6. "Elementary" can mean:

• Advanced

• Basic

• Expensive

• Dangerous

7. The "elevation" of something refers to its:

• Brightness

• Temperature

• Height above sea level

• Depth

8. "Endurance" refers to the ability to:

• See in the dark

• Think creatively

• Withstand hardship

• Move quickly

9. An "escape" is a way to:

• Enter a place

• Get out of a difficult situation

• Explain something clearly

• Make a friend

10. To "exceed" something means to:

• Be less than

• Be equal to

• Be greater than

• Be similar to