Understanding Debris

What does the word "debris" mean?

• A type of plant

• A kind of animal

• The scattered remains of something

• A type of weather

What does it mean to say something with emphasis?

• To say something quietly

• To use special force or stress on a word

• To say something quickly

• To whisper a word

What is the definition of the word "encounter"?

• A planned meeting

• An unexpected meeting

• A long journey

• A friendly conversation

Which of the following is an example of an encounter?

• Scheduling a meeting with a friend

• Planning a vacation

• Meeting a butterfly during a hike

• Writing a letter to a pen pal

What is a generation?

• A group of friends

• A group of people born around the same time

• A group of animals

• A group of teachers

Which of the following is an example of a generation?

• A pie recipe passed down in a family

• A new car model

• A book on a shelf

• A song on the radio

What does the word "indicated" mean?

• To show a sign

• To hide something

• To ignore a signal

• To create a problem

Which of the following is an example of the word "indicated"?

• The thermometer indicated that it was hot outside.

• The dog barked loudly at the mailman.

• She cooked dinner for her family.

• He ran quickly to catch the bus.

What is a naturalist?

• A person who studies stars and planets

• A person who specializes in the study of things in nature, especially animals and plants

• A person who writes books about history

• A person who builds machines

Which of the following is an example of what a naturalist might do?

• Study the behavior of wild animals

• Design a new type of car

• Write a novel about space travel

• Cook a gourmet meal