
VOCAB VORTEX
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Social Studies
6th Grade
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A method of farming that involves cutting down trees and underbrush and burning the area to create a field for crops.
slash-and-burn farming
crop rotation
terrace farming
hydroponics
Answer explanation
Slash-and-burn farming is a method where trees and underbrush are cut down and burned to clear land for crops, making it the correct choice for the described farming technique.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct word to label the definition provided in each box. The process of collecting and moving water for agriculture.
irrigation
deforestation
evaporation
pollination
Answer explanation
The correct term for the process of collecting and moving water for agriculture is 'irrigation'. This method is essential for providing crops with the necessary water to grow, especially in areas with insufficient rainfall.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct word to label the definition provided in each box. A sudden and extreme event in nature that usually results in serious damage to human-built infrastructure & loss of life.
natural disaster
weather forecast
urban development
renewable resource
Answer explanation
The definition describes a sudden and extreme event in nature causing significant damage and loss of life, which aligns with 'natural disaster'. The other options do not fit this definition.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct word to label the definition provided in each box. Growing large quantities of crops or livestock to sell for profit.
commercial farming
subsistence farming
organic farming
urban gardening
Answer explanation
The definition describes the practice of producing crops or livestock primarily for sale and profit, which is best labeled as commercial farming. This contrasts with subsistence farming, which focuses on growing food for personal use.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct word to label the definition provided in each box. Creating flat areas in a hilly or mountainous area.
terrace farming
crop rotation
irrigation
deforestation
Answer explanation
Terrace farming involves creating flat areas on hilly or mountainous terrain to facilitate agriculture. This method helps prevent soil erosion and allows for effective water management, making it the correct choice for the given definition.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct word to label the definition provided in each box. Large bank of earth and stone that holds back water.
dikes
canals
bridges
tunnels
Answer explanation
The definition describes a structure that prevents water from overflowing, which is specifically a dike. Canals, bridges, and tunnels serve different purposes and do not fit this definition.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct word to label the definition provided in each box. The removal of salt from seawater to make it usable for drinking and farming.
desalination
evaporation
condensation
filtration
Answer explanation
The correct term for the process of removing salt from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and farming is 'desalination'. Other options like evaporation and condensation refer to different processes, while filtration does not specifically address salt removal.
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