Share Amphibian Multiple Meaning Word: follow up vocab activity
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Scientists report that almost 2,000 species of amphibians are either endangered or vulnerable. What does vulnerable mean?
extremely powerful
hard to find
completely safe
at risk of being harmed
Which word is a synonym for DECLINE?
disappear
change
decrease
increase
There are many reasons that amphibian populations have declined over the years. Pollution and destroyed habitats are the most likely culprits. What does culprit mean?
a helpful discovery
a safe shelter
something to blame
a type of amphibian
Strangely, scientists have also discovered that amphibians who live in a thriving habitat are also disappearing. WHich word is closest in meaning to thrive?
grow strong and healthy
struggle
survive barely
move slowly
What is a habitat?
the natural home of an animal
a type of food source
scientific experiement
a daily routine
Scientists are concerned about the declining amphibian population. What does concerned mean?
relieved
confused
worried
excited
Scientists are concerned about amphibian well-being, and confused about how to best help these creatures. What does 'well-being' mean?
the cause of a problem
a water source
a scientific measurement
the state of being healthy and happy
Why are scientists especially puzzled by the disappearance of amphibians in thriving habitats?
Because amphibians don't need food or water to survive
Because pollution is known to affect all habitats equally
Because amphibians prefer urban environments over wild ones
Because a healthy habitat should support animals, not hurt
Based on the passage, what can you infer scientists will most likely do next?
Stop studying amphibians since the problem is unsolvable
Decide that amphibians are no longer important to protect
Move all amphibians to zoos immediately Answer: B
Continue researching to find causes beyond pollution and hab
What does the passage suggest about the relationship between pollution and amphibian decline?
They've already solved the problem caused by pollutiion
Pollution has no connection to amphibian population changes
Pollution is definitely the only cause of amphibian decline
Pollution is one likely cause,but it can't explain all cases
