Unit 8 Week 1 Vocab. Quizs

resource

• any material a country has that is supplied by nature.

• a type of financial investment made by a country.

• a government policy for economic growth.

• a technological advancement in agriculture.

frantically

• doing something slowly and carefully.

• doing something quickly in a fearful or worried manner.

• doing something with great enthusiasm.

• doing something in a relaxed manner.

society

• a group of people who live together in an organized community.

• a collection of random individuals without any structure.

• a type of government system that rules over a population.

• a social network of people who only interact online.

scarce

• something that is not plentiful or easily available.

• something that is abundant and widely available.

• something that is difficult to find but valuable.

• something that is commonly found in large quantities.

conserve

• use something carefully so it is not wasted.

• to use something in excess without regard for waste.

• to throw away items that are no longer needed.

• to gather resources without any planning.

reservoirs

• Natural bodies of water formed by rivers

• Artificial lakes made to collect and hold water for use.

• Underground water storage systems

• Temporary water collection areas

essential

• extremely important and necessary.

• not important at all.

• somewhat useful but not critical.

• optional and unneeded.

represent

• to act, speak, or stand for something or someone.

• to create a visual image of something.

• to provide a summary of information.

• to argue against a point or idea.

protect

• to keep something safe from being harmed or lost.

• to make something more dangerous or risky.

• to ignore the needs of something or someone.

• to enhance the value of something significantly.

provisions

• food, water, and other things people need.

• tools and equipment for construction.

• clothing and accessories for fashion.

• medications and health supplies.