Unit 15: Advanced (Quiz)

What is the term for rainfall that contains harmful chemicals from air pollution?

• acid rain
• flooding
• erosion
• dense

Answer explanation

Acid rain refers to rain containing pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Which word means a smaller earthquake following a major one?

• tremor
• aftershock
• lava
• current

Answer explanation

An aftershock is a smaller seismic event following the main earthquake.

Which term refers to the practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals?

• agriculture
• cultivate
• breed
• cattle

Answer explanation

Agriculture is the broad field covering all farming activities.

What do you call large animals like cows kept for milk or meat?

• herbivore
• cattle
• species
• native

Answer explanation

Cattle are domesticated livestock raised for dairy or meat.

What word refers to the land beside the sea?

• shore
• coast
• tide
• current

Answer explanation

The coast is the land area adjoining the ocean or sea.

Which process involves cutting down forests on a large scale?

• deforestation
• erosion
• desalination
• cultivate

Answer explanation

Deforestation is the clearing of forests, often for agriculture or urban use.

What word describes removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable?

• desalination
• flow
• erosion
• reservoir

Answer explanation

Desalination is the process of converting saltwater into fresh water.

Which word means a rough version or outline of a plan?

• draft
• flow
• stem
• productivity

Answer explanation

A draft is a preliminary version of a written work or plan.

What term refers to the gradual destruction of land by wind or water?

• erosion
• flooding
• deforestation
• tremor

Answer explanation

Erosion is the process by which soil or rock is worn away.

Which term describes water covering land that is normally dry?

• flooding
• puddle
• tide
• lava

Answer explanation

Flooding occurs when water overflows onto usually dry land.