Vocabulary Quiz: The Ravine

Which of the following best describes a "ravine"?

• A wide open field

• A deep narrow valley made by running water

• A small hill

• A flat desert area

What is the meaning of the word "haole" in Hawaii?

• A native Hawaiian

• A non-native Hawaiian

• A type of plant

• A traditional Hawaiian dish

If a stream is described as a "rivulet," what can you infer about its size?

• It is a large river

• It is a small brook or stream

• It is a stagnant pond

• It is a dry riverbed

Which word would best describe a "murky" pond?

• Clear

• Bright

• Dark and gloomy

• Shallow

What does the word "cascade" imply about the movement of water?

• It flows slowly

• It stands still

• It falls, pours, or rushes in stages

• It evaporates quickly

How might a "precipice" be dangerous to hikers?

• It is a flat surface

• It is an overhanging or extremely steep area of rock

• It is a sandy beach

• It is a grassy meadow

What is a "hank" typically used to describe?

• A type of food

• A coiled or looped bundle of something such as rope or yarn

• A musical instrument

• A type of bird

What process is described by the term "decomposing"?

• Building up

• Starting to decay or fall apart

• Freezing

• Growing

How does a "prefix" change a word?

• It adds a group of letters to the end of a word

• It adds a group of letters to the beginning of a word

• It removes letters from a word

• It changes the word's language

What is the role of a "root" in a word?

• It is a decorative part of a word

• It is a basic or core part of a word that contains the most basic meaning

• It is an optional part of a word

• It is a part that changes the word's tense