Golden Dragon Vocab

What is a "monarch"?

• A type of bird

• A king, queen, or emperor

• A kind of tree

• A type of fish

What does the word 'excavate' mean?

• To fly over something

• To dig out

• To build up

• To cover with dirt

How would you describe the role of a 'guardian'?

• A person who competes in sports

• A traveler on a long journey

• A famous musician

• A person who protects or watches over someone

What characteristics might a 'pasture' have?

• A field of growing grass where animals graze

• A snowy mountain

• A body of water

• Tall buildings and busy streets

How might two objects 'resemble' each other?

• By being far apart

• By being opposites

• By looking similar

• By being different colors

What does it mean to 'accomplish' a task?

• To start something new

• To forget about a goal

• To make a mistake

• To complete or succeed in doing something

What happens during an 'avalanche'?

• Rocks, dirt, or snow slide down a mountain

• A plane takes off

• A river floods

• A group of animals gather

Which of the following best describes 'altitude'?

• A measurement of depth in the ocean

• A location near a river

• The size of a city

• Height above the Earth's surface

Why is it important to know the best 'route' when traveling?

• To avoid using a map

• To find the shortest distance between two points

• To check the weather

• To walk in circles

The 'summit' of a volcano is

• At the top

• In the center

• Underneath

• Along the bottom