Lesson14

What is the meaning of eruption?

• A peaceful gathering of people.

• A method of planting seeds.

• A sudden release of material or a strong outburst.

• A gradual increase in temperature.

Define larva.

• A larva is a type of plant that grows in water.

• A larva is a stage of an organism that does not change form.

• A larva is a fully developed adult organism.

• A larva is the immature form of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis.

What does plateau refer to?

• A geological formation that is always below sea level.

• A type of fruit found in tropical regions.

• An area of relatively level high ground.

• A method of cooking food over an open flame.

Explain the term basin.

• A basin is a low-lying area that collects water, often surrounded by higher land.

• A basin is a large, flat area of land with no water.

• A basin is a mountain range that blocks rain.

• A basin is a type of fish found in rivers.

What does it mean to erode?

• To erode means to increase the strength of a material.

• To erode means to wear away or remove material from a surface, typically through natural processes.

• To erode means to build up material on a surface.

• To erode means to create new landforms through volcanic activity.

What is the Antarctic region?

• The Antarctic region is the area around the South Pole, including Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.

• The Antarctic region is located near the North Pole.

• The Antarctic region includes only the continent of Australia.

• The Antarctic region is a tropical area known for its warm climate.

Explain solar energy.

• Solar energy is the energy produced by wind turbines.

• Solar energy is the energy obtained from the sun's radiation, used for electricity and heating.

• Solar energy is derived from fossil fuels.

• Solar energy is the heat generated by geothermal sources.

What is rotation in terms of celestial bodies?

• Rotation is the spinning of a celestial body around its own axis.

• Rotation is the orbiting of a celestial body around another body.

• Rotation refers to the movement of celestial bodies through space.

• Rotation is the process of a celestial body changing its position in the galaxy.

Define corrode.

• To corrode means to gradually wear away or destroy a material, especially metals, through chemical processes.

• To corrode means to strengthen a material through heat.

• To corrode is to enhance the durability of metals.

• To corrode refers to the process of painting a surface.

Define orbit.

• An orbit is the path an object takes as it moves around another object due to gravity.

• A type of gravitational force that pulls objects together.

• The distance between two celestial bodies.

• A fixed position in space where an object remains stationary.