natural disasters Crossword Puzzles
The Presidency 2023-01-24
Across
- Limits the president to two terms
- five years old+ lived in the US for 14 years prior to election
- term for the president as architect of public policy and the one who sets the agenda for congress
- An office created in 1947 to coordinate the president's foreign and military policy advisers
- Charges against a president approved by a majority of the House of Representatives
- the list of programs a president hopes to enact while in office
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- president's power to kill a bill, if Congress is not in session, by not signing it for 10 days
- person appointed by President to be chief of executive staff
- A rule issued by the president that has the force of law
- group of officials who head government departments and advise the President
- natural born citizen
- a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue
- a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
- role of the President in which he addresses sudden needs in response to disasters
- policy advisers and for important diplomacy
- The events and scandal surrounding a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972 and the subsequent cover-up of White House involvement, leading to the eventual resignation of President Nixon under the threat of impeachment
16 Clues: natural born citizen • Limits the president to two terms • policy advisers and for important diplomacy • A rule issued by the president that has the force of law • person appointed by President to be chief of executive staff • five years old+ lived in the US for 14 years prior to election • the list of programs a president hopes to enact while in office • ...
Ch 20 Intro to Business 2025-09-15
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- Individual or business covered in an insurance policy
- A request for payment for a loss based on the terms of the policy
- A contract that details the terms and conditions of insurance coverage
- A category of business insurance in which a company provides its employees insurance coverage as part of a benefits package
- A type of insurance that protects a business or individual from the risk of being held legally liable for the injuries of others
- Provides funds to pay for health care in the event of illness and may also pay for the cost of preventive care
- A policy that covers at‐home, assisted living, and nursing home care
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- Income insurance that provides funds to replace income lost while an individual is ill or injured and unable to work
- Insurance company issuing a policy
- Covers losses due to an accident involving vehicles
- Protects against the loss of income that would result if the insured person dies
- Protects commercial assets, such as property and vehicles, from any number of risks including natural disasters and fire damage
- With regard to insurance, means to return you to the condition you were before the loss
- Pays for damage or loss to the insured’s property and often includes liability coverage for actions of the insured that cause harm to other people or their property
- An amount paid each year for insurance coverage
- A comprehensive evaluation of business processes to identify anything that could potentially cause damage to assets
16 Clues: Insurance company issuing a policy • An amount paid each year for insurance coverage • Covers losses due to an accident involving vehicles • Individual or business covered in an insurance policy • A request for payment for a loss based on the terms of the policy • A policy that covers at‐home, assisted living, and nursing home care • ...
TYPES OF MIGRATION 2026-04-17
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- When people move to a new place with the intention of living there indefinitely.
- Movement of people from one country to another (crossing national borders).
- When people are compelled to move due to factors like war, natural disasters, or persecution.
- Repeated movement between two or more places, usually for work or study, over a period of time.
- Protection granted by a country to someone who has fled their own country due to danger or persecution.
- Another term for external migration; it refers specifically to people moving between countries.
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- The act of entering and settling in a new country.
- Movement that happens during certain times of the year, often for work (like agriculture or tourism).
- The act of leaving one’s own country to live in another.
- When a person goes back to their country or place of origin after living elsewhere.
- Movement of people within the same country, from one region or city to another.
- When people move to a new place for a limited period of time, with the intention of returning.
- Migration that occurs within a country’s borders (same as internal migration).
- When people choose to move by their own decision, often for better opportunities.
- Movement of people who are forced to leave their country due to danger, such as war or persecution, and are recognized as refugees.
- Migration where people follow others (often family or community members) who migrated earlier.
16 Clues: The act of entering and settling in a new country. • The act of leaving one’s own country to live in another. • Movement of people from one country to another (crossing national borders). • Migration that occurs within a country’s borders (same as internal migration). • Movement of people within the same country, from one region or city to another. • ...
Environmental issues/disasters 2020-04-10
Across
- destruction of forests
- the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration
- synonym for garbage or trash
- gradual warming of the earth's surface temperature
- the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities
- the process of transforming waste into new products
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- to release pollutant substances into air
- protecting natural sources
- rain mixed with acid
- pollution that affects the air and is usually caused by smoke or other harmful gases
- noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life.
- fuels such as oil, coal, natural gas
- absorbs a lot of heat from the sun's rays
- community of animals, plants living in an area which provides what they need to survive
14 Clues: rain mixed with acid • destruction of forests • protecting natural sources • synonym for garbage or trash • fuels such as oil, coal, natural gas • to release pollutant substances into air • absorbs a lot of heat from the sun's rays • gradual warming of the earth's surface temperature • the process of transforming waste into new products • ...
Environmental issues/disasters 2020-04-10
Across
- synonym for garbage or trash
- destruction of forests
- rain mixed with acid
- community of animals, plants living in an area which provides what they need to survive
- protecting natural sources
- absorbs a lot of heat from the sun's rays
- noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life.
- pollution that affects the air and is usually caused by smoke or other harmful gases
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- the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration
- gradual warming of the earth's surface temperature
- the process of transforming waste into new products
- to release pollutant substances into air
- fuels such as oil, coal, natural gas
- the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities
14 Clues: rain mixed with acid • destruction of forests • protecting natural sources • synonym for garbage or trash • fuels such as oil, coal, natural gas • to release pollutant substances into air • absorbs a lot of heat from the sun's rays • gradual warming of the earth's surface temperature • the process of transforming waste into new products • ...
puzzle 2023-07-24
8 Clues: confused • easy to get hurt • the state of being nasty • a thing needed to do first • the act of taking something away • to apply color on a surface again • to say something based on official statement • a place for people hiding away from disasters
Goofy Goober Puzzle 2023-10-19
6 Clues: the best class • Beliles _________ • Similar to an ogre • attire worn by Mason D. • Edition school newspaper • What would you rate the Disasters out of 10?
KN - TACOHAI - VOCAB - G8U7 - PART 2 - 240304 - E 2024-03-04
Across
- (n) A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment, including both living organisms (plants, animals, microorganisms) and non-living components (soil, water, air).
- (n) Something that is manufactured or produced as a result of a process, often for sale or distribution in the market.
- (np) A natural resource or energy source that is replenished naturally and can be used indefinitely without depletion, such as solar energy, wind power, or biomass.
- (n) A particular kind of matter with uniform properties, characterized by its composition and structure.
- (n) The presence of harmful or undesirable substances or contaminants in the environment, such as air, water, or soil, often resulting from human activities.
- (v) To take part or be involved in an activity, event, or process, contributing to its execution or outcome.
- (n) A large marine mammal belonging to the order Sirenia, similar to the manatee, found in warm coastal waters of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans, primarily feeding on seagrasses.
- (v) To make smaller or decrease in size, quantity, or extent; also, to minimize or lessen the amount or intensity of something.
- (n) The natural environment or surroundings in which a particular species or community of organisms lives, including physical factors such as climate, soil, and vegetation.
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- (n) The complete disappearance or eradication of a species or group of organisms from the Earth, typically as a result of environmental changes, natural disasters, or human activities.
- (np) A species at risk of extinction due to factors such as habitat loss, pollution, climate change, or overexploitation by humans, often requiring conservation efforts to prevent their disappearance.
- (n) A group of organisms with similar characteristics that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring in nature; the basic unit of biological classification and evolution.
- (np) A colorless, odorless gas composed of carbon and oxygen molecules (CO2), produced by the combustion of carbon-containing fuels, respiration, and other natural processes. It is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change.
- (n) The movement of people, goods, or materials from one place to another, typically using vehicles, infrastructure, or systems designed for transportation.
- (v) To set free or allow something to escape from confinement or restraint; also, to make something available for public distribution or consumption.
- (n) A marine invertebrate organism that forms colonies of calcium carbonate structures, often found in tropical oceans and reefs, providing habitats for a diverse range of marine life.
- (np) Waste or refuse materials made of synthetic polymers, particularly plastic, often discarded improperly and contributing to environmental pollution.
- (phr.v) To deactivate or switch off a device, appliance, or light source; also, to cause someone to lose interest or enthusiasm in something.
- (n) A person, animal, or plant that resides or lives in a particular place or region, often implying permanence or long-term presence.
- (adj) Poisonous or harmful to living organisms, often capable of causing illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed.
20 Clues: (n) A particular kind of matter with uniform properties, characterized by its composition and structure. • (v) To take part or be involved in an activity, event, or process, contributing to its execution or outcome. • (n) Something that is manufactured or produced as a result of a process, often for sale or distribution in the market. • ...
ESL by Carolyn. Challenge 23 – mixed questions 2023-09-21
Across
- **** I was young, I always thought…
- ******* disaster.
- I have two sons and one ********.
- My back hurts, so I have a **** ****. Two words.
- Now.
- We often travel with one or two of these. Plural.
- I **** it would rain!
- The **** was so strong today. It’s been very ****y all week.
- Cold, white, beautiful.
- Fast food, potato, yummy.
- What’s the *********** today? It feels hot.
- Spring is a time where we see ******* everywhere.
- My stomach hurts so I have a ******* ****. Two words.
- I’m a bit **** today. Feeling sad.
- A broken heart. Two words.
- Australia is a multi-cultural and ******* country.
- Apple pies are usually ***** in the oven.
- Think.
- Trousers. (Not underwear).
- Many Asians use these to eat their food with.
- Easy.
- My head hurts so I have a **** ****. Two words.
- This causes climate-change.
- Do you count *****?
- Cold, sweet, delicious and so popular.
- Too much! There was ** much food, we couldn’t eat it all.
- Over-******* is becoming a problem in the world. (related to travel).
- **** home.
- The capital of Australia.
- A popular mobile device.
- My neighbour’s dog ****** all night.
- Summer *** so humid this year.
- Question.
- I need to buy a new ******. (furniture).
- I always ****** ** learn English. (two words, past).
- ** home.
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- Won.
- McDonalds in Australia.
- I waited until he *** ******** eating – and then I told him.
- Space or an area. A place in a house or apartment.
- I can *** quite well. ***ing is a hobby for me. I have a good ***ing machine.
- We waited until the band *** ******* - and then we left.
- When we get old, we must think about this.
- it’s ****! Let’s go home, I’m tired.
- I don’t **********.
- Natural *********.
- Never before, first time. It’s *************.
- This is a natural disaster.
- Most Latin Americans speak *******.
- Not high.
- Apple ***. Meat ***. Yummy.
- He has a very loud *****.
- Checkout.
- Identical.
- ******* are so delicious. They are often served with ice-cream and strawberries.
- Many people count this as they walk.
- before October.
- Australia is a very ***** cultural country.
- The subject causes public disagreement, so it must be *************.
- **** fires are common in Australia. Americans call then wildfires.
- The answer.
- ***** and conditions.
- We scan this to connect to a website. A code.
- We stayed there until we *** ***** all the food.
- ** home.
- I woke up quite ***** this morning.
- An annoying and unwanted animal. (Sometimes children).
- **** home.
- A small programme on a computer or phone. There are many of them.
- My neighbours *** barked all night.
70 Clues: Won. • Now. • Easy. • Think. • ** home. • ** home. • Not high. • Checkout. • Question. • Identical. • **** home. • **** home. • The answer. • before October. • ******* disaster. • Natural *********. • I don’t **********. • Do you count *****? • I **** it would rain! • ***** and conditions. • McDonalds in Australia. • Cold, white, beautiful. • A popular mobile device. • Fast food, potato, yummy. • ...
Who Creates the Miracles of the Gospel? 2025-01-25
Across
- Through this, we are able to witness all the miracles of God
- Elohim is pleased when we are __
- God himself will search for His ___
- earthquakes and disasters
- the way to see miracles from Elohim
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- In this we are lacking
- frightened by the miracles of the gospel
- human beings by nature
- if we try to defeat satan with our own strength
- managed and led by God
- the Israelites easily __ about God in critical situations
- Creator of miracles
- We can do this with God when we put his words into action
13 Clues: Creator of miracles • In this we are lacking • human beings by nature • managed and led by God • earthquakes and disasters • Elohim is pleased when we are __ • God himself will search for His ___ • the way to see miracles from Elohim • frightened by the miracles of the gospel • if we try to defeat satan with our own strength • ...
Natural Resources 2021-02-25
Across
- one type of resource
- why do we need natural resources
- what goes in solar panels
- crops, animal dung and wood
- resources that come from nature
- artificial resources
- heat from the core that we use
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- energy,make products and to fuel our bodies
- what synthetic resources are made of
- coal, oil and natural gas
- what windmills take in
- made from metal
- what dams use flowing water for
- made from wheat
- another type of resource
15 Clues: made from metal • made from wheat • one type of resource • artificial resources • what windmills take in • another type of resource • what goes in solar panels • coal, oil and natural gas • crops, animal dung and wood • heat from the core that we use • resources that come from nature • what dams use flowing water for • why do we need natural resources • ...
Natural Selection 2021-10-07
Across
- how well adapted an organism is to its environment.
- something that helps an organism get food, protect itself, move, or reproduce.
- different characteristics between organisms of the same species.
- hard-shelled reptile from the Galapagos that can live to be over 100 years old.
- ______ adaptation describes how organisms act in order to survive.
- ______ behavior is something organisms obtain by interacting with their environment.
- a bird that Darwin studied in the Galapagos Islands.
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- _____ adaptations are physical features that help organisms survive.
- ______ behavior that is something organisms do without having to learn it.
- organisms with traits better suited for their environment are more likely to survive.
- a specific characteristic of an organism.
- an organism's color/pattern helps it blend in to its environment.
- _____ dart frogs are brightly colored to warn off other creatures.
- an organism copies another, more dangerous organism to protect itself.
14 Clues: a specific characteristic of an organism. • how well adapted an organism is to its environment. • a bird that Darwin studied in the Galapagos Islands. • different characteristics between organisms of the same species. • an organism's color/pattern helps it blend in to its environment. • ______ adaptation describes how organisms act in order to survive. • ...
Natural Resources 2021-12-14
Across
- the energy of moving particles
- Organic matter such as dried sludge from a sewage system plant that can be used as fuel
- natural resources that are unlimited or are replaced by nature as quickly as people use them
- type of energy of moving objects
- type of energy stored in the bonds that hold atoms together
- natural resources that cannot be replaced by nature as quickly as they are used by people
- any energy source, organism, or substance found in nature that people use
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- can be harmful to human health if not disposed of properly
- energy that travels as waves through space
- a nonrenewable source of energy formed from ancient plants and animals buried in the earth
- to decrease seriously or to exhaust the abundance of supply
- type of energy that is moving electrons
- type of energy formed by splitting radioactive atoms
- the ability to move, do work, or cause change
14 Clues: the energy of moving particles • type of energy of moving objects • type of energy that is moving electrons • energy that travels as waves through space • the ability to move, do work, or cause change • type of energy formed by splitting radioactive atoms • can be harmful to human health if not disposed of properly • ...
Natural Selection 2019-11-16
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- provides active acquired immunity to a particular disease
- a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
- a natural process that results in the survival and reproductive success of an organism best adapted to survive in their environment
- a chemical substance that can cure bacterialinfections
- a type of symbiosis in which one organism lives inside the other
- single-celled rod-shaped organisms that reproduce by fission
- any preserved evidence of an organism
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- the process whereby the earth’s life changes over time
- the condition in which an organism can resist disease
- an epidemic that is geographically widespread
- refers to a population of organisms that are separated
- of or relating to a disease
- the process in which new genetically distinct species evolve
- a small infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of other organisms.
14 Clues: of or relating to a disease • any preserved evidence of an organism • an epidemic that is geographically widespread • a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease • the condition in which an organism can resist disease • the process whereby the earth’s life changes over time • refers to a population of organisms that are separated • ...
natural capital 2019-11-02
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- Equilibrium, where fluctuations are fixed around a certain level
- Translations of energy and/or matter.
- The magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction, phenomenon, result, or condition to occur or be manifested
- An EVS which implies relying on progress and strong belief in human capabilities.
- The way of dealing with a situation or problem that scientists adopt. (e.g. holistic or reductionist ... ).
- Science that studies the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings
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- Feedback that enhances change, leads to a tipping point.
- This type of system implies no exchange of energy and matter across the boundary.
- This adjective means something that has value in its own rights.
- The law that concerns the conservation of energy is the first law of ... .
- They can be renewable or non-renewable
- A category of nuclear plants, to which belonged both Fukushima and Tchernobyl
- Worldview in other words.
- Kyoto Protocol divided countries in two categories according to their economical development. To which category of countries belonged China, India and Bhutan?
14 Clues: Worldview in other words. • Translations of energy and/or matter. • They can be renewable or non-renewable • Feedback that enhances change, leads to a tipping point. • This adjective means something that has value in its own rights. • Equilibrium, where fluctuations are fixed around a certain level • ...
NATURAL WORLDv2 2023-03-27
Across
- growing a huge number of livestock in small spaces
- hunt
- to abound or swarm
- irrational desire
- to result in or contain
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- something that dissuades & prevent
- to commit to a certain cause
- to ascend or sprint fast
- to consume pastures grass
- drill, unearth
- to roar is to make a deep, powerful animal yell.
- to concern or be unhappy
- an epidermal eruption
- to stray or go about aimlessly
14 Clues: hunt • drill, unearth • irrational desire • to abound or swarm • an epidermal eruption • to result in or contain • to ascend or sprint fast • to concern or be unhappy • to consume pastures grass • to commit to a certain cause • to stray or go about aimlessly • something that dissuades & prevent • to roar is to make a deep, powerful animal yell. • ...
Natural phenomena 2024-03-30
Across
- An atmospheric phenomenon is stormy bad weather with thunder and lightning.
- Precipitation in the form of water droplets.
- the drought"
- The absence of rain, which leads to the drying of the soil and the death of vegetation.
- Atmospheric precipitation in the form of small ice balls.
- A flame that spread wide and destroyed something.
- A strong storm at sea.
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- Instant discharge of accumulated atmospheric electricity in the air
- Precipitation in the form of white flakes representing ice crystals
- Masses of snow, snow blocks falling from the mountains.
- A thin layer of snow formed by evaporation on a cooling surface on cold nights
- Movement, the flow of air in the horizontal direction.
- Opaque air saturated with water vapor
- A multicolored arc-shaped stripe on the firmament
14 Clues: the drought" • A strong storm at sea. • Opaque air saturated with water vapor • Precipitation in the form of water droplets. • A multicolored arc-shaped stripe on the firmament • A flame that spread wide and destroyed something. • Movement, the flow of air in the horizontal direction. • Masses of snow, snow blocks falling from the mountains. • ...
natural-mente 2024-07-01
Across
- piccoli, pelosi e colorati, li abbiamo usati per decorare gli insetti
- pianta che attira le farfalle
- allevano gli afidi e ne mangiano la melata
- gli insetti ne hanno sei
- lo abbiamo usato per costruire la mangiatoia per uccelli
- lo sono le api che non vivono in società
- arte giapponese di piegare la carta
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- mangiano i parassiti delle piante
- li abbiamo attaccati sulla faccia degli insetti
- strumento usato per cucire
- le abbiamo usate nell'hotel per insetti
- materiale con cui abbiamo costruito fiori ed insetti
- Materiale trasparente usato per conservare insetti
- ne abbiamo costruite due con legno e filo di ferro
14 Clues: gli insetti ne hanno sei • strumento usato per cucire • pianta che attira le farfalle • mangiano i parassiti delle piante • arte giapponese di piegare la carta • le abbiamo usate nell'hotel per insetti • lo sono le api che non vivono in società • allevano gli afidi e ne mangiano la melata • li abbiamo attaccati sulla faccia degli insetti • ...
Natural Selection 2024-06-12
Across
- Therapy When doctors inject healthy DNA to replace a persons damaged DNA
- Has a positive affect on an organisms health
- A group of organisms that can breed and produce a offspring
- A certain group of living things in a specific area
- A change of genetic makeup over time
- A mistake or change in a living things DNA
- Any difference between the same species
- Has a negative affect on an organisms health
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- A molecule that carries out the instructions from DNA
- Something that carries your traits
- Has no affect on an organisms health
- A structure that doesn't serve any person
- Traits seen in a certain person but not in any of their ancestors
- A trait developed naturally to help them survive longer
- A particular characteristic of a living thing
15 Clues: Something that carries your traits • Has no affect on an organisms health • A change of genetic makeup over time • Any difference between the same species • A structure that doesn't serve any person • A mistake or change in a living things DNA • Has a positive affect on an organisms health • Has a negative affect on an organisms health • ...
Natural Selection 2023-05-30
Across
- loss of genetic variation that occurs when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals from a larger population
- the type of structures which no longer serve a function.
- an alteration in the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA
- rapid bursts of change followed by long periods of no change
- preserved remains, or traces of remains, of ancient organisms
- a diagram that shows relationships and common ancestry
- idea that live species are descendants of ancestral day ones also defined more narrowly as a change is the genetic composition of population form generation
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- the type of speciation that occurs when there are no physical barriers preventing any members of a species from mating with another, and all members are in close proximity to one another
- disruptive selection selects AGAINST the ____________.
- survival of the_______.
- the branch of biology that deals with the form of living organisms, and with relationships between their structures.
- change in the frequency of an existing gene variant in a population due to random sampling of organisms.
- the type of speciation that involved a legit physical geographical barrier
- an alteration in the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA
- Charles
15 Clues: Charles • survival of the_______. • disruptive selection selects AGAINST the ____________. • a diagram that shows relationships and common ancestry • the type of structures which no longer serve a function. • rapid bursts of change followed by long periods of no change • preserved remains, or traces of remains, of ancient organisms • ...
natural resources 2022-10-31
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- substance that pollutes something especially water or the atmosphere
- process of removing salts or other minerals and contaminants from seawater, brackish water, and wastewater effluent
- commercially valueless material in which ore is found
- extraction level of the resource which does not exceed the growth
- water containing less than 1000 miligrams per liter of dissolved solids,most often salt
- naturally occurring solid material from which a materiel or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted
- biomass energy such as ethanal,hydropower,geothermal power,wind energy,and solar energy
- rock or bolder that differs from the surronding rock brought from a distance by glacial action
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- oil,natural gas and nuclear energy.
- contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical,physical, or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmousphere
- raw materials that are produced from natural sources and extracted from pits and quarries,include gravel,crushed stone,and sand
- raw materials and sources of energy that we use
- land degradation in arid,semi arid,and dry sub humid areas
- solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium
14 Clues: oil,natural gas and nuclear energy. • raw materials and sources of energy that we use • commercially valueless material in which ore is found • land degradation in arid,semi arid,and dry sub humid areas • solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium • extraction level of the resource which does not exceed the growth • ...
natural resources 2022-11-04
Across
- of or found in fresh water; not of the sea.
- a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements.
- refers to total fellings and not only to timber removed for own consumption and use
- solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium.
- a rock or boulder that differs from the surrounding rock
- materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
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- a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
- a natural substance that is not replenished with the speed at which it is consumed
- resources that continue to exist despite being consumed or can replenish themselves over a period of time even as they are used.
- a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted
- the presence in or introduction into the air of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
- to move awkwardly or ungracefully
- a substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere.
- situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects
14 Clues: to move awkwardly or ungracefully • of or found in fresh water; not of the sea. • a rock or boulder that differs from the surrounding rock • solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium. • a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. • a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements. • ...
Natural environment 2025-04-06
Across
- Trees, flowers, fruit and vegetables.
- Flows into the sea.
- Smaller than the ocean.
- The land which meets the sea or the ocean.
- A piece of higher ground.
- A very dry piece of land.
- The mass of salt water that covers most of the earth' surface.
- A rainforest.
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- A low piece of land between two mountains, with a river flowing.
- Where can you find a lot of trees?
- A piece of land surrounded by water.
- Weather patterns on the earth.
- A piece of land by the sea usually covered with sand.
- A piece of very high land.
14 Clues: A rainforest. • Flows into the sea. • Smaller than the ocean. • A piece of higher ground. • A very dry piece of land. • A piece of very high land. • Weather patterns on the earth. • Where can you find a lot of trees? • A piece of land surrounded by water. • Trees, flowers, fruit and vegetables. • The land which meets the sea or the ocean. • ...
Natural Sciences 2024-11-22
Across
- An animal that eats meat is a ________.
- Food group that includes fruits and ___________.
- One of the three states of matter.
- One thing plants need.
- Forces: Push and ______.
- Water vapour turns into liquid water.
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- When rain begins to flow down the mountains.
- Food group that includes milk, yogurt and cheese.
- Group of vertebrates that snakes belong to.
- Food group that includes chocolate, donuts and sweets.
- The stage of the water cycle where water is temporarily collected.
- One of the three states of matter.
- Group of vertebrates that humans belong to.
- Part of a plant.
- When it rains, water falls from the ______.
- Part of a plant.
16 Clues: Part of a plant. • Part of a plant. • One thing plants need. • Forces: Push and ______. • One of the three states of matter. • One of the three states of matter. • Water vapour turns into liquid water. • An animal that eats meat is a ________. • Group of vertebrates that snakes belong to. • Group of vertebrates that humans belong to. • ...
natural selection 2025-05-15
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- The young produced by a parent or parents.
- of the Fittest A phrase often associated with natural selection; it refers to the idea that individuals with traits most suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
- Animals that hunt and eat other animals.
- Selection The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring. This is a key mechanism of evolution.
- A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment. Over time, adaptations can lead to evolutionary changes.
- The natural environment where an organism lives, which provides food, shelter, and mates for reproduction.
- Engineering: The direct manipulation of an organism's DNA to change its characteristics in a specific way.
- Animals that are hunted and eaten by predators.
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- Relating to genes and heredity; traits passed from parents to offspring.
- A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area and capable of interbreeding.
- Selection: The intentional breeding of plants or animals by humans to develop desirable traits.
- Characteristics or features of an organism, such as eye color or leaf shape, often inherited genetically.
- Charles Darwin was a naturalist who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection.
- Any living thing, from bacteria to plants to animals.
- The practice of farming, including the cultivation of soil, the growing of crops, and the raising of animals for food and other products.
15 Clues: Animals that hunt and eat other animals. • The young produced by a parent or parents. • Animals that are hunted and eaten by predators. • Any living thing, from bacteria to plants to animals. • Relating to genes and heredity; traits passed from parents to offspring. • Charles Darwin was a naturalist who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection. • ...
natural disaster 2026-03-08
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- A sudden and violent shaking of the ground.
- A mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten rock below the surface.
- A violent tropical storm with strong winds, common in the Pacific.
- storm A storm consisting of ice pellets or freezing rain that coats surfaces.
- A severe event causing great damage or loss of life; a general term for such events.
- A large fire that spreads quickly through forests or grasslands.
- A hole in the ground caused by the surface layer collapsing.
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- The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a sloped section of land.
- A strong wind carrying dust and sand, especially in a desert.
- A massive sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake.
- A very serious disaster, often on a large scale with tragic consequences.
- A long period of time with little or no rain.
- A rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
- An overflow of water onto normally dry land.
14 Clues: A sudden and violent shaking of the ground. • An overflow of water onto normally dry land. • A long period of time with little or no rain. • A massive sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake. • A hole in the ground caused by the surface layer collapsing. • A strong wind carrying dust and sand, especially in a desert. • ...
Natural Selection 2025-12-08
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- Natural selection occurs in microorganisms
- differences among organisms of the same species
- these mice used camouflage to adapt and be less visible to predators
- traits change over time through many generations to help an organism survive
- some insects have become resistant to this
- offspring will die if more are produced than an environment can support
- the invention of which medicine caused changes in bacterial populations?
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- these control traits passed on to offspring
- these fish decreased the number of spines they had over time
- inherited characteristics
- theory that suggests species change over time because organisms with traits that are well suited to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully
- fighting for available resources such as food, water and space
- he came up with the theory of natural selection
- what environmental change caused the field mustard population to change?
- True or False-humans can trigger an adaptation
15 Clues: inherited characteristics • Natural selection occurs in microorganisms • some insects have become resistant to this • these control traits passed on to offspring • True or False-humans can trigger an adaptation • differences among organisms of the same species • he came up with the theory of natural selection • ...
Natural Selection 2026-04-24
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- a group of the same type of organism living in the same area
- a result or change that happens because of an event or process
- a trait that makes it more likely that an individual will survive in a specific environment
- a type of large molecule that performs important functions inside organisms
- a random change to a gene that sometimes results in a new trait
- any difference in traits between individual organisms
- everything (living and nonliving) that surrounds an organism
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- a trait that makes it less likely that an individual will survive in a specific environment
- a group of individuals born and living at about the same time
- the number of individuals with each trait in a population
- an instruction for making a protein molecule
- an idea about what might happen that is based on what you already know
- an event or process that leads to a result or change
- a specific characteristic of an individual organism
14 Clues: an instruction for making a protein molecule • a specific characteristic of an individual organism • an event or process that leads to a result or change • any difference in traits between individual organisms • the number of individuals with each trait in a population • a group of the same type of organism living in the same area • ...
Natural Hazards_2022 2022-09-11
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- a long period when there is little or no rain
- a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain
- an occasion when a volcano explodes, and flames and rocks come out of it
- a mass of rock and earth moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope
- a severe snow storm with strong winds
- a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction
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- the number of times something happens within a particular period, or the fact of something happening often or a large number or times
- a storm with thunder and lightning and usually heavy rain
- the assumption that the same natural laws and processes that operate in our present-day scientific observations have always operated in the universe in the past and apply everywhere in the universe
- a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage
- small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky like rain
- a fire that is burning strongly and out of control on an area of grass or bushes in the countryside
- to cause to fill or become covered with water, especially in a way that causes problems
- an extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea
14 Clues: a severe snow storm with strong winds • a long period when there is little or no rain • a storm with thunder and lightning and usually heavy rain • small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky like rain • a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction • a mass of rock and earth moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope • ...
Natural Selection 2022-11-03
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- Selection: organisms adapting to changes
- isolation: two populations separated
- the capacity of an ecosystem to respond to a disturbance by resisting damage and recovering quickly
- Species: those that live in a limited area
- an organism whose presence, absence or abundance reflects a specific environmental condition
- Succession: when a new patch of land is created or exposed for the first time
- natural disasters
- a process or strategy to adapt
- Species: the species that first colonize new habitats created by disturbance
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- the influence of closely associated species on each other in their evolution
- a course of evolution
- adapted Species: organisms adapting to each other
- limits: a limit
- Community: in which populations of plants or animals remain stable and exist in balance with each other and their environment
- home to organisms
15 Clues: natural disasters • home to organisms • a course of evolution • limits: a limit • a process or strategy to adapt • isolation: two populations separated • Selection: organisms adapting to changes • Species: those that live in a limited area • adapted Species: organisms adapting to each other • ...
natural disaster 2022-07-04
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- When natural disaster occurs, people living in the affected area are usually asked to _____
- Earthquake that happens soon after the first one
- Sudden and violent shaking of the earth's surface
- We can tell the _____ of an earthquake using Richter scale
- Huge rotating storm
- Magma that has left the vent
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- Help us track typhoons
- The innermost layer of earth
- The outermost layer of earth
- Rock that has melted due to the high temperature inside the earth
- Mountain that has an opening for molten rock beneath the earth to escape
- A crack in the earth's crust
- Instrument to predict volcanic eruption
- Series of giant wave that comes from the ocean
14 Clues: Huge rotating storm • Help us track typhoons • The innermost layer of earth • The outermost layer of earth • A crack in the earth's crust • Magma that has left the vent • Instrument to predict volcanic eruption • Series of giant wave that comes from the ocean • Earthquake that happens soon after the first one • Sudden and violent shaking of the earth's surface • ...
Natural capital 2019-11-02
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- This adjective means something that has value in its own rights.
- the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction, phenomenon, result, or condition to occur or be manifested
- Kyoto Protocol divided countries in two categories according to their economical development. To which category of countries belong China; India and Bhutan?
- Equilibrium, where fluctuations are fixed around a certain level
- This type of system implies no exchange of energy and matter across the boundary.
- A category of nuclear plants, to which belonged both Fukushima and Tchernobyl
- Worldview in other words
- They can be renewable or non-renewable
- Science that studies the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings
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- Feedback that enhances change, leads to a tipping point.
- Translations of energy and/or matter.
- an EVS which implies relying on progress and strong belief in human capabilities.
- The law that concerns the conservation of energy is the first law of ... .
- The way of dealing with a situation or problem that scientists adopt. (e.g. holistic or reductionist ... ).
14 Clues: Worldview in other words • Translations of energy and/or matter. • They can be renewable or non-renewable • Feedback that enhances change, leads to a tipping point. • This adjective means something that has value in its own rights. • Equilibrium, where fluctuations are fixed around a certain level • ...
NATURAL DISASTER 2020-03-30
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- a crack in the earth's surface where the rock has divided into two parts that move against each other
- the ocean that surounds the north pole
- a tectonic ______ is one of the parts of the earth's surface that move in relation to each other
- melted rock
- an opening in the earth's crust through which melted rock, ash, and gases are forced out
- animals of a particular place, period, or environment
- one of the cardinal points
- in, to, from, or having to do with the west
- the number of continents in our planet
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- it is both a country and a continent
- it was the first supercontinent
- plants collectively, esp. those of a particular area, period, or environment
- a shaking or other movement of part of the earth's surface
- huge wave caused by marine earthquake
14 Clues: melted rock • one of the cardinal points • it was the first supercontinent • it is both a country and a continent • huge wave caused by marine earthquake • the ocean that surounds the north pole • the number of continents in our planet • in, to, from, or having to do with the west • animals of a particular place, period, or environment • ...
Natural history 2020-04-20
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- Sea of Serenity landscape
- Bark makes medicine used to treat malaria
- Aloe of rocky bushland
- River below escarpment Jackson's Hornbills and Yellow-billed Shrike are found
- Dolphins and termites have this in common
- migrants now rare due to farming practices
- Bushes favored by the genus Belenois
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- Add another bird to this list: White Stork, Norther Lapwing, Sand Martin
- Swahili for coastal forest bird species
- Account of Kenya's plants 1949-2012
- Fruit dries naturally on the branch
- Most diverse group of insects
- Acacia species harvested for gum arabic
- Semi-acquatic rodent
14 Clues: Semi-acquatic rodent • Aloe of rocky bushland • Sea of Serenity landscape • Most diverse group of insects • Account of Kenya's plants 1949-2012 • Fruit dries naturally on the branch • Bushes favored by the genus Belenois • Swahili for coastal forest bird species • Acacia species harvested for gum arabic • Bark makes medicine used to treat malaria • ...
Natural resources 2021-02-24
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- any material made by plants and animals that can convert into natural energy
- Takes a short time
- power energy created by wind
- grainy, dirty rock found underground
- won't be gone for a long time
- Energy made from water
- thick black liquid found underground
- Energy made from the sun
- Takes a long time to form again
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- Man made resources
- Resource found in nature
- Made a long time ago from dead organisms
- Energy made from heat from the earths core
- gas found under ground
14 Clues: Man made resources • Takes a short time • gas found under ground • Energy made from water • Resource found in nature • Energy made from the sun • power energy created by wind • won't be gone for a long time • Takes a long time to form again • grainy, dirty rock found underground • thick black liquid found underground • Made a long time ago from dead organisms • ...
Natural Resources 2021-03-16
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- the calculation of what natural
- useful or valuable
- a way that does not use them up or destroy them for
- a resource that can regrow or reproduce as long as it is not overused
- such as oil from oil reserves
- are needed to support someone’s daily living
- describes an approach to using resources
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- a resource that is limited and cannot be replaced if it is used up.
- something found in nature that people
- a resource that must be used up when and
- to remove natural resources from the natural
- it is found or it is lost
- Earth
- long time
14 Clues: Earth • long time • useful or valuable • it is found or it is lost • such as oil from oil reserves • the calculation of what natural • something found in nature that people • a resource that must be used up when and • describes an approach to using resources • to remove natural resources from the natural • are needed to support someone’s daily living • ...
Natural Resources 2021-10-26
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- This fossil fuel is in the form of a liquid.
- The practice of growing crops and livestock to produce food, fibre, and fuel is called.
- This fossil fuel is in the form of a rock.
- Plant or animal material used as fuel to produce electricity or heat.
- The process of turning raw materials into finished products in a factory.
- Materials such as minerals, trees, and water that occur naturally and can be used.
- Careful use of resource that used hot magma or hot, dry rock from below Earth's surface to generate electricity.
- Conservation method in which old materials are processed to make new ones.
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- Power generated from harnessing wind energy through the use of wind mills and turbines is known as.
- The impact of a person or community on the environment.
- The warming of the earth's atmosphere due to build-up of carbon dioxide and methane is known as the.
- Include biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy.
- Alternative energy source that based on atomic fission.
- Release of harmful stuff into the environment as a result of human activities is known as.
14 Clues: This fossil fuel is in the form of a rock. • This fossil fuel is in the form of a liquid. • The impact of a person or community on the environment. • Alternative energy source that based on atomic fission. • Plant or animal material used as fuel to produce electricity or heat. • The process of turning raw materials into finished products in a factory. • ...
Natural Resources 2023-03-03
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- Coal, oil, and gas are all examples of this natural resource
- Resources found in nature (like sun, wind, soil, wildlife, etc)
- The two natural resources that are essential for life are water and _____________.
- A ___________ and wind turbine harness wind power to generate electricity
- This natural resource is the layer of gases that blanket the Earth
- Resources like coal, oil, and gas are called __________________ resources
- Gold, graphite, and quartz are all examples of this type of natural resource
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- This natural resource consists of plants and animal that live in the wild
- The sun provides us with this type of energy
- A resource that does not run out or can be replenished within time
- This natural resource is air movement across the surface of the Earth
- pollution Any substance introduced into the atmosphere that has damaging effects
- The only natural resource found in all three forms (solid, liquid, and gas)
- The outer layer of the earth's surface that supports plant life
14 Clues: The sun provides us with this type of energy • Coal, oil, and gas are all examples of this natural resource • Resources found in nature (like sun, wind, soil, wildlife, etc) • The outer layer of the earth's surface that supports plant life • A resource that does not run out or can be replenished within time • ...
Natural Resources 2023-03-16
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- resources that we can easily replace during our lifetimes
- a renwable resource that is good for growing things
- a non-renwable resource that can be used in gasoline, oil, and plastic products, but its limited amounts can be dangerous and difficult to access
- using resources responsibly so that they will not run out
- made from decomposing plants and animals and removing it damages the environment
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- a renewable resource that could run out by over-farming
- resources we only have a limited supply of OR that takes millions of years to replace
- the act of buying and selling goods and services
- resources that we can never use up or run out of
- found naturally in Earth's crust and has to be extracted from the ground
- natural places underground where water can collect
- an inexhaustible resource BUT irresponsible use can lead to contamination and lack of clean ____
- they are unevenly distributed because found where there were once shallow seas, formed from dead organisms millions of years ago
- a renwable resource often burned to make energy, but could run out if overused
14 Clues: the act of buying and selling goods and services • resources that we can never use up or run out of • natural places underground where water can collect • a renwable resource that is good for growing things • a renewable resource that could run out by over-farming • resources that we can easily replace during our lifetimes • ...
natural disaster 2023-06-19
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- of ice fall from the sky like rain.
- spread quickly and burn the forest.
- ground slides down like a giant slope.
- and ice tumble down the mountainside.
- powerful twister twists through the air.
- waves crash into the shore with force.
- land becomes dry and cracks appear.
- winds spin like a giant whirlpool.
- lava erupts from the mountain.
- booms echo through the sky.
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- fall and cover everything white.
- storm
- bolts of light streak across clouds.
- flows like a river everywhere.
- ground shakes like a giant's footsteps.
- blows dust and dirt everywhere.
16 Clues: storm • booms echo through the sky. • flows like a river everywhere. • lava erupts from the mountain. • blows dust and dirt everywhere. • fall and cover everything white. • winds spin like a giant whirlpool. • of ice fall from the sky like rain. • spread quickly and burn the forest. • land becomes dry and cracks appear. • bolts of light streak across clouds. • ...
Natural Hazards 2013-06-10
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- Cause of most diseases.
- The substance that Hail is made of.
- Affects many people but death rate is usually quite low.
- The natural hazard caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
- What the molten rock in Volcanoes are called.
- What Cyclones need to sustain.
- The natural hazard that commonly occurs in Victoria.
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- Australia's least threatening natural disaster.
- The natural hazard that causes extremely high rain.
- The scale Earthquakes are measured.
- The cause of most Bushfires.
- This natural hazard causes massive damage to infrastructure, especially to cars.
- Type of flood that usually causes major damage.
- Many flat areas are isolated due to this natural hazard.
14 Clues: Cause of most diseases. • The cause of most Bushfires. • What Cyclones need to sustain. • The substance that Hail is made of. • The scale Earthquakes are measured. • What the molten rock in Volcanoes are called. • Australia's least threatening natural disaster. • Type of flood that usually causes major damage. • The natural hazard that causes extremely high rain. • ...
Natural Hazards 2013-06-06
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- Isolates many flat areas.
- Commonly occurs in Victoria.
- Cause of most diseases.
- Type of flood that usually causes major damage.
- Causes massive damage to infrastructure, especially to cars.
- What Cyclones need to sustain.
- The scale Earthquakes are measured.
- Australia's least threatening natural disaster.
- Causes extremely high rain.
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- Affects many people but death rate is quite low usually.
- Caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
- What the molten rock in Volcanoes are called.
- The cause of most Bushfires.
- The substance that Hail is made of.
14 Clues: Cause of most diseases. • Isolates many flat areas. • Causes extremely high rain. • Commonly occurs in Victoria. • The cause of most Bushfires. • What Cyclones need to sustain. • The scale Earthquakes are measured. • The substance that Hail is made of. • Caused by the movement of tectonic plates. • What the molten rock in Volcanoes are called. • ...
Natural Selection 2014-05-27
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- Preserved remains found in the ground
- Natural selection is also known as the survival of the_
- selection Evolutionary change occurs through variation between individuals
- When animals disappear from the earth
- Evolutionary change occurs through incremental small changes within populations
- An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form
- descent Organisms are descended from one, or several common ancestors referred to as_
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- The different physical forms a trait may have
- selection The selection of traits based on their role in courtship and mating
- Change over time
- selection Selection by humans for desired traits
- darwin Proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection
- A particular characteristic of an individual plant or animal
- A characteristic that helps an organism survive
14 Clues: Change over time • Preserved remains found in the ground • When animals disappear from the earth • The different physical forms a trait may have • A characteristic that helps an organism survive • selection Selection by humans for desired traits • Natural selection is also known as the survival of the_ • An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form • ...
NATURAL SCIENCE 2016-06-15
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- an organism that eats other organisms - animals
- a hollow part or piece for receiving electricity
- mills that converts the energy of wind into rotational energy
- a single living thing
- superlative of fast
- incandescent light globe
- Everything that surrounds an organism and influences it.
- it's the past of have
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- A group of the same type of organisms living in an area.
- bouncing of light off a surface
- it's the past of run
- a group of populations living and interacting with each other
- Gasoline it's a typo of it
- energy that can travel through space
14 Clues: superlative of fast • it's the past of run • a single living thing • it's the past of have • incandescent light globe • Gasoline it's a typo of it • bouncing of light off a surface • energy that can travel through space • an organism that eats other organisms - animals • a hollow part or piece for receiving electricity • A group of the same type of organisms living in an area. • ...
Natural phenomena 2017-02-27
14 Clues: grad • burza • powódź • lawina • huragan • niszczyć • osuwisko • szukać ludzi • wybuch wulkanu • trzęsienie ziemi • ratować ocalonych • ocaleć z katastrofy • grzmoty i błyskawice • szybko rozprzestrzeniający się pożar
Natural Disaster 2023-07-22
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- Blizzards are severe snowstorms with strong winds and reduced visibility, causing transportation disruptions and snow accumulation.
- Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that spread quickly through vegetation, posing risks to wildlife and human settlements.
- Sinkholes are depressions in the ground caused by the collapse of underground voids, sometimes swallowing buildings or roads.
- Earthquakes are sudden shaking of the ground caused by tectonic movements, resulting in damages to buildings and landscapes.
- Avalanches are rapid movements of snow down a mountain slope, posing threats to mountain climbers and skiers.
- Heatwaves are extended periods of extremely hot weather, potentially leading to health hazards and heat-related illnesses.
- Droughts are prolonged periods of dry weather, leading to water shortages and agricultural challenges.
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- Floods occur when water overflows onto land, submerging areas and disrupting communities and transportation.
- Blizzards are severe snowstorms with strong winds and reduced visibility, causing transportation disruptions and snow accumulation.
- Landslides are the sudden movement of rocks and soil down a slope, posing risks to properties and infrastructure.
- Tsunamis are massive ocean waves triggered by undersea earthquakes, potentially leading to devastating coastal destruction.
- Tornadoes are violent rotating columns of air, capable of causing severe damage to buildings and infrastructure.
- Hurricanes are powerful storms with strong winds and heavy rain, causing flooding and destruction along coastal areas.
- Thunderstorms are storms with lightning, thunder, and heavy rainfall, sometimes leading to flash floods and hailstorms.
- Eruption Volcanic eruptions release lava, ash, and gases from volcanoes, impacting surrounding areas with volcanic hazards.
15 Clues: Droughts are prolonged periods of dry weather, leading to water shortages and agricultural challenges. • Floods occur when water overflows onto land, submerging areas and disrupting communities and transportation. • Avalanches are rapid movements of snow down a mountain slope, posing threats to mountain climbers and skiers. • ...
Natural Element 2023-09-03
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- Sandy shoreline where ocean meets land.
- Mountain that erupts with lava.
- Hot, sandy area with little vegetation.
- Deep, narrow valley with steep walls.
- Dense area of trees and vegetation.
- Land surrounded by water, often small.
- Cascading water from a height.
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- Massive ice formation that moves slowly.
- Flowing water that winds through land.
- Underground hollow, dark and mysterious.
- Cascading water from a height.
- Tall, rocky landform, often with snow.
- Early morning appearance of the sun.
- Large, calm body of fresh water.
- Colorful arc in the sky after rain.
15 Clues: Cascading water from a height. • Cascading water from a height. • Mountain that erupts with lava. • Large, calm body of fresh water. • Dense area of trees and vegetation. • Colorful arc in the sky after rain. • Early morning appearance of the sun. • Deep, narrow valley with steep walls. • Flowing water that winds through land. • Tall, rocky landform, often with snow. • ...
Natural Selection 2024-01-18
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- long term pattern of weather
- to receive from ancestors
- modification of an organism for its survival
- group of living organisms with same genes
- in taxonomy the classification of living things
- in biology the process of offspring being produced from parents
- predator and prey relationship
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- process where DNA is altered in the lab
- the process by which organisms adapt and change
- all the offspring that are at the same stage
- variety
- a molecule that carries genetic information
- genetically determined characteristic
- change in characteristics over time
14 Clues: variety • to receive from ancestors • long term pattern of weather • predator and prey relationship • change in characteristics over time • genetically determined characteristic • process where DNA is altered in the lab • group of living organisms with same genes • a molecule that carries genetic information • all the offspring that are at the same stage • ...
Natural Selection 2024-03-05
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- The process of copying a DNA molecule to make another DNA molecule
- The biological and chemical methods that change the arrangement of DNA the makes up a gene
- The process of making a protein from RNA
- a molecule made of a nitrogen base, a sugar, and a phosphate group
- The selection and breeding of organisms for desired traits
- A permanent change in the sequence of DNA
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- An inherited trait that increases an organisms chance of surviving and reproducing in a particular environment
- The process of making mRNA from DNA
- The process by which organisms with variations that help them survive in their environment live longer, compete better, a reproduce more than those that do not have the variation
- Ribonucleic acid, a type of nucleic acid that carries the code for making proteins from the nucleus to the cytoplasm
- An adaptation that enables a species to blend in with it's environment
- An adaptation in which one species looks like another species
- The abbreviation for dioxyribonucleic acid, and organisms genetic material
- A slight difference in an inherited trait among individual members of a species
14 Clues: The process of making mRNA from DNA • The process of making a protein from RNA • A permanent change in the sequence of DNA • The selection and breeding of organisms for desired traits • An adaptation in which one species looks like another species • The process of copying a DNA molecule to make another DNA molecule • ...
Natural Selection 2025-05-14
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- this is an action by organisms to adapt to their environment
- scientists select the traits they want in an organism then use it to reproduce
- The bigger organisms survive better.
- products of reproduction
- the scientists last name that discovered natural selection
- Proposed by Charles Darwin
- a scientific term for an animal or creature.
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- A group of organisms living in one area
- relating to genes or heredity
- encompasses the science, art, or occupation of cultivating land, raising crops, and raising livestock
- a process that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA of an organism
- a genetically determined characteristic.
- the place that an organism lives
- The hunted
14 Clues: The hunted • products of reproduction • Proposed by Charles Darwin • relating to genes or heredity • the place that an organism lives • The bigger organisms survive better. • A group of organisms living in one area • a genetically determined characteristic. • a scientific term for an animal or creature. • the scientists last name that discovered natural selection • ...
Natural selection 2025-05-15
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- a persons child
- a natural home or enviorment
- orgaisms adapt to the enviorment
- a living thing
- growing crops
- a total number of people
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- found the theory of natural selection
- animal that eats another animal
- Organisms that are more adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and pass on the genes
- animal getting eaten
- selective breeding
- organisms who have triats that adapted better to enviorments
- A feature
- how genes are passed on
14 Clues: A feature • growing crops • a living thing • a persons child • selective breeding • animal getting eaten • how genes are passed on • a total number of people • a natural home or enviorment • animal that eats another animal • orgaisms adapt to the enviorment • found the theory of natural selection • organisms who have triats that adapted better to enviorments • ...
Natural selection 2025-05-15
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- species that have best adapted
- selection: humans intentionally breed
- the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country.
- selection : suited best to their environment
- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
- an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
- an animal that naturally preys on other animals
- the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
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- a person or things child or childr en
- a person who made the theory of NS
- the process of adaptation
- relating to genes or heredity.
- an animal that was caught and killed by another for food
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
14 Clues: the process of adaptation • species that have best adapted • relating to genes or heredity. • a person who made the theory of NS • a person or things child or childr en • selection: humans intentionally breed • a distinguishing quality or characteristic • selection : suited best to their environment • an animal that naturally preys on other animals • ...
Natural habitats 2026-02-09
Natural Wonders 2025-04-10
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- – Tiny plants and animals that float in water and are food for many sea creatures.
- – To spread things out in different directions.
- – Left unprotected or open to something, like light or danger.
- – The layer of gases that surrounds a planet, like Earth.
- – How often something happens in a certain time period, like sound waves or events.
- – Easily affected or harmed by something.
- – Any living thing, such as a plant, animal, or bacteria.
- – A change that happens when two or more substances interact and form something new.
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- – The smallest unit of a compound that still has the properties of that compound.
- – A special protein that speeds up chemical reactions in living things.
- – The line where the Earth or sea seems to meet the sky.
- – A series of actions or steps that lead to a result.
- – A substance made of two or more different elements joined together.
- – To send out light, heat, sound, or gas.
14 Clues: – Easily affected or harmed by something. • – To send out light, heat, sound, or gas. • – To spread things out in different directions. • – A series of actions or steps that lead to a result. • – The line where the Earth or sea seems to meet the sky. • – The layer of gases that surrounds a planet, like Earth. • ...
Our Solar System 2022-02-23
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- Repeating path of an object around another
- Jupiter's natural satellite and largest orbiting Sol
- Galaxy formation of one or more arms
- Celestial object of ice and dust
- System, Network of bodies that orbit Sol
- Unit, Distance between center of Earth and center of Sol
- Third planet of Sol and our home
- Phases, Shape of Luna's sunlit portion
- Sixth planet of Sol and second largest
- Seventh planet of Sol and first planet discovered by telescope
- Jupiter's second largest natural satellite
- Larger of two natural satellites orbiting Mars
- Largest natural satellite of Pluto
- Gravity bound system of stars planets gas dust and dark matter
- Fourth planet of Sol and second smallest
- Saturn's second largest natural satellite
- Clouds of dust and gas occupying space
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- Galaxy formation of no distinct shape
- Jupiter's third largest natural satellite
- Eighth and most dense planet of Sol
- Galaxy formation of oval shape
- Saturn's largest natural satellite
- Smaller of two natural satellites orbiting Mars
- The sun of our solar system
- Neptune's largest natural satellite
- Saturn's third largest natural satellite
- Uranus's largest natural satellite
- Fifth planet of Sol and largest
- Jupiter's smallest natural satellite
- Celestial object small and rocky
- Empty space
- Earth's natural satellite
- Smallest and closest planet with shortest orbit of Sol
- Second planet of Sol and brightest object in Earth's night sky
- dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt orbiting Sol
35 Clues: Empty space • Earth's natural satellite • The sun of our solar system • Galaxy formation of oval shape • Fifth planet of Sol and largest • Celestial object of ice and dust • Third planet of Sol and our home • Celestial object small and rocky • Saturn's largest natural satellite • Uranus's largest natural satellite • Largest natural satellite of Pluto • ...
International Relations 2018-04-19
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- An agreement between countries or groups in which all involved parties conform and consent to a shared goal or aspiration.
- What type of agreement is made for a larger number of parties, is drafted and executed under an international body, and is drafted, agreed and signed to solve an issue that affects larger section of the world.
- Which organization helps to keep peace and security around the world and help countries after natural disasters? abbr.
- When you disagree or quarrel with someone, you are in ______ with them.
- Talk it over with the person and try to compromise is an example of what diplomatic strategy?
- Conflict and cooperation occur when conditions and motivations push countries toward_____.
- When you agree or work with someone, you are _______.
- Find someone who can help the two of you solve the problem is an example of what diplomatic strategy?
- Bargaining, making a deal
- Beneficial, useful
- This happens when countries have something to gain by working together to solve problems.
- Strategy, guideline
- A country’s strategy for dealing with other countries is called its ______.
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- ________ is something that you needed to do in order to reach an agreement in our simulation exercise.
- Penalties, punishment
- This happens when countries disagree.
- These are the reasons or goals that cause a country to act.
- Separation, aloneness
- Having a fight with a person is an example of what diplomatic strategy?
- Agreement, deal
- In order for countries to come into conflict or cooperation with each other, certain _______ must exist.
- the art of conducting negotiations, forming alliances, discussing treaties and reaching agreements
- What type of agreement is made between two to three parties, drafted and signed by the parties involved and solve local issues?
- A formal agreement between two or more states for mutual support in case of war.
24 Clues: Agreement, deal • Beneficial, useful • Strategy, guideline • Penalties, punishment • Separation, aloneness • Bargaining, making a deal • This happens when countries disagree. • When you agree or work with someone, you are _______. • These are the reasons or goals that cause a country to act. • When you disagree or quarrel with someone, you are in ______ with them. • ...
Ellis Island 2023-05-14
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- War I Following the outbreak of which event caused the amount of arrivals at Ellis Island to decrease?
- During Ellis Island’s busiest years, this wing contained legal _____ rooms, waiting rooms for witnesses, detention quarters, and staff offices.
- The trip to Ellis Island was made unnecessary by the National ____ Act
- Doctors known as the “____ men” examined immigrants for trachomas.
- The First ____ Act ended America’s open door immigration policy.
- Many Jewish immigrants brought _______ to the United States.
- What was the name of the alliance made by farmers in Texas to fight the crop lien system?
- Those with typhus, yellow fever, and smallpox were placed in isolation on a hospital on which island?
- Which room watched for symptoms of contagious diseases or mental impairment?
- Which family came to the US from Sicily?
- Georgia broke government and diplomatic relationships with native Americans because of the discovery of what?
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- The Civil Rights Act and ____ Rights act fulfilled the promise of citizenship for African Americans
- The ___ Women’s Act gave women the right to independent citizenship
- Which service company published the posters titled “Over There and Over Here”?
- Large shipping lines, such as ______ and White Star competed in the immigrant trade.
- Push Factors include: Economic advancement, war and oppression, ____, and natural disasters
- Some immigrants arrived in the United States with their entire family history documented on what?
- Patrick’s Which day is commemorated in the image above the Tammany Hall infographic?
- “La ___” refers to the Border Patrol
- Which government did little to alleviate the suffering in Ireland?
- The ____ plate was used rather than photographic film for cameras
- “Totally ___” was used by immigration commissioners when asked to describe Ellis Island’s capacity for inspecting the growing number of arrivals in New York.
22 Clues: “La ___” refers to the Border Patrol • Which family came to the US from Sicily? • Many Jewish immigrants brought _______ to the United States. • The First ____ Act ended America’s open door immigration policy. • The ____ plate was used rather than photographic film for cameras • Doctors known as the “____ men” examined immigrants for trachomas. • ...
Migration 2023-11-08
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- that involves crossing state borders[international migration]
- type of international migration with the purpose of labour or recruitment[labour migration]
- type of international migration with the purpose of using your acquired skills in workplaces or schools[skill based migration]
- will decrease at the source region and population will increase at the destination point[demographic impact]
- person staying in a country without the full documentation[irregular migrant/illegal migrant]
- conditions at the point of origin which encourage population movement/migration[push factors]
- within the same region[inter-regional migration]
- health services at the destination point will be better than the health services at the source region[health impact]
- labour force at the destination point will be stronger than the one at the source region[economic impact]
- conditions at the point of destination which encourage population movement/migration[pull factors]
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- because of immediate displacement/war or job scarcity[forced migration]
- within the same country[intraregional migration]
- who migrate to to natural disasters and conflict[refugees]
- of people across a specified region whether national or international in order to establish a new permanent place of residence[migration
- person staying in a country under a specific time scale that is not meant to be permanent[temporary migrant]
- with a timescale less than a year[circulatory movement]
- person entering a country[immigrant]
- within a country[internal migration]
- person exiting a country[emigrant]
- of different ideas due to adapting to the new environment[social impact]
- person with job qualifications and university qualification[high skilled migrant]
21 Clues: person exiting a country[emigrant] • person entering a country[immigrant] • within a country[internal migration] • within the same country[intraregional migration] • within the same region[inter-regional migration] • with a timescale less than a year[circulatory movement] • who migrate to to natural disasters and conflict[refugees] • ...
Unit 7 - The Modern Federal Bureaucracy 2025-11-04
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- Oversees infrastructure and develops the nations transportation
- (Ginnie Mae) Is another corporation that make a profit by charging fees to the investors who buy the loan packages
- It insures some mortgages that private banks make to homeowners
- Handled programs for veterans until 1989
- Awards 50,000 grants to 300,000+ researchers at universities, medical schools and other research organizations
- To provide a military and to protect the country and its interests from attack
- Oversees security agreements that the U.S. has with other countries
- Established 40 years after the Department of Commerce and the Department of Labor
- The highest ranking members of the U.S. military
- Certifies the quality of foods and cosmetics sold in America
- It carries out the delivery of mail and maintains thousands of post offices around the country
- Collects statistics on diseases and formulates policies for reducing disease
- Coordinates the intelligence-gathering work of the government
- Establishes rules for air traffic
- organizes the national space exploration program
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- Creates regulation so that the food we buy carry accurate labels
- (Fannie Mae) pools together FHA mortgages loans and sells these large packages to investors
- Encourages homeownership
- (Freddie Mac) Make a profit by charging fees to the investors who buy the loan packages
- Releasing or protecting the oil reserves
- It conducts the legal business of the U.S.
- Oversees about 300 programs, the ones that affect most people are Medicare and Medicaid
- issues weather forecasts and disseminates weather data
- Analyzes intelligence regarding potential terrorist attacks
- It leads the federal government's response to natural disasters
- Oversee missions in specific geographic areas of the world
- Collects taxes within the U.S.
- They investigate threats of terrorism and foreign intrigue against the country and violations of federal criminal law
28 Clues: Encourages homeownership • Collects taxes within the U.S. • Establishes rules for air traffic • Handled programs for veterans until 1989 • Releasing or protecting the oil reserves • It conducts the legal business of the U.S. • The highest ranking members of the U.S. military • organizes the national space exploration program • ...
Space 2025-05-04
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- Measuring emissions and pollution levels using satellite-based data collection.
- Name one major Earth observation satellite program in which CNES has played a significant role.
- Different wavelengths of light used in satellite imaging to analyze environmental conditions.
- In the field of telecommunications, one of many where CNES's expertise has been utilized.
- Issues related to surveillance and monitoring activities through satellite observations.
- A radar system that captures detailed images of the Earth's surface regardless of weather conditions.
- Using satellite data to assess natural disasters like wildfires, hurricanes, and floods.
- Addressing risks posed by defunct satellites and fragments orbiting Earth.
- Gathering information about the Earth's surface without direct contact, usually through satellites.
- Observing shifts in weather patterns, ice melt, and ocean temperatures over time.
- Information related to the geographic position of features on the Earth’s surface.
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- The sustainability concerns of rocket launches and satellite deployments.
- The balance between open access to satellite imagery and restricted commercial usage.
- The level of detail in an image or data set; spatial refers to area, temporal to time intervals, spectral to wavelengths captured.
- Tracking changes in urban development, agriculture, and deforestation.
- A remote sensing method using lasers to measure elevations and terrain features.
- Beyond Earth orbit, CNES has contributed to missions exploring other celestial bodies. Name one such mission or area of exploration.
- Devices that capture images of the Earth's surface in visible and infrared wavelengths.
- Mapping habitats and tracking species distribution through satellite imagery.
- Satellite systems used for geolocation and mapping.
- Capturing images across multiple wavelengths to analyze vegetation, water bodies, and soil conditions.
- Miniature satellites used for Earth observation, often deployed in constellations for improved coverage.
22 Clues: Satellite systems used for geolocation and mapping. • Tracking changes in urban development, agriculture, and deforestation. • The sustainability concerns of rocket launches and satellite deployments. • Addressing risks posed by defunct satellites and fragments orbiting Earth. • Mapping habitats and tracking species distribution through satellite imagery. • ...
Chapter 19 Insurance Law Axel Aguirre 2025-05-08
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- written contract of insurance
- to make whole a loss to the suffering party
- party who benefits from the acts of others
- insurance that covers against all damage to the insured’s car except that caused by collision or upset
- exceptions to insurance coverage
- insurance that covers personal injury or property damage claims for which the insured is legally responsible
- party protected or covered if the loss occurred
- a scenario analysis of any events with significant impact that could go wrong, from legal liability to natural disasters
- consideration for insurance contract
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- insurance that covers for losses due to accident, chance, or negligence
- agreement under which one party will pay to off set a loss to another
- insurance providing liability and other coverages for the operation of a motor vehicle
- occurs when prospective insureds and/or beneficiaries behave in a harmful or reckless manner knowing that they will be compensated for their loss whether they succeed or fail in their endeavor
- potential to sustain loss if the insured property is damaged or destroyed or if the insured person is injured or dies
- potential loss that is insured against
- insurance that covers for losses resulting from perils such as fire, theft, or windstorm
- party who will indemnify if loss occurs
- automobile insurance that protects against upset and direct and accidental damage due to colliding with another object
- insurance that covers for loss or damage due to fire (and usually smoke as well)
- clause in a property insurance policy that requires the insured to maintain coverage equal to a certain percentage of the total current value of the insured property
20 Clues: written contract of insurance • exceptions to insurance coverage • consideration for insurance contract • potential loss that is insured against • party who will indemnify if loss occurs • party who benefits from the acts of others • to make whole a loss to the suffering party • party protected or covered if the loss occurred • ...
Domain One Review 2026-05-04
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- Using voice calls to trick users into divulging information
- A program that collects victim information prior to an attack
- State-sponsored cyberattackers who are often among the most dangerous.
- Cyberattackers who bring attention to various causes.
- A type of attack that overwhelms a network or device with traffic
- sending a message to a victim that is tailored to that victim's personal information
- A type of attack that sees the attacker intercept data while it transmitting from customer to service provider
- A program that infects other files to do damage.
- An acronym for low-cost, easy-to-use devices that are often not hardened and make for good targets for cyberattacks
- A DoS attack that uses a botnet to make responding to the attack much more difficult.
- Criminals who carry out illegal activities that target or use computer equipment.
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- Attacks that happen in the physical world (including natural disasters)
- Cyberattackers who have elevated privileges and internal knowledge.
- Technical controls are worthless without ____________ controls.
- Using SMS messages to trick users into divulging information
- Sending a message to a victim asking for information or action
- An acronym for cyberattackers who break into environments and stay there for long periods of time.
- A program that encrypts important files and demands a payment for a decryption key
- Waiting for an authorized user to open a door and following behind
- "New" hackers who have little hacking skills but large numbers.
- A type of attack that targets the weakest link of any cybersecurity environment
- A malicious program disguised as a useful program
- A self-copying program that tries to spread on its own
23 Clues: A program that infects other files to do damage. • A malicious program disguised as a useful program • Cyberattackers who bring attention to various causes. • A self-copying program that tries to spread on its own • Using voice calls to trick users into divulging information • Using SMS messages to trick users into divulging information • ...
Vocabulary 2024-03-12
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- groups of people who join together for a purpose
- to do something carefully
- willingness to share in an unselfish way
- showing qualities of being an adult
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- the people who live in a particular place
- being careful when making choices
- to be spread or thrown
- when something is given as a task
- place where people stay after disasters
9 Clues: to be spread or thrown • to do something carefully • being careful when making choices • when something is given as a task • showing qualities of being an adult • place where people stay after disasters • willingness to share in an unselfish way • the people who live in a particular place • groups of people who join together for a purpose
LS-unit2 2025-12-15
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- having little money to live on
- able to continue without harming the future or the environment
- people who are against something
- not too expensive
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- lasting for a long time
- very bad events that cause a lot of damage
- chances that something bad might happen
- good things that help you
- to make the environment dirty or harmful
9 Clues: not too expensive • lasting for a long time • good things that help you • having little money to live on • people who are against something • chances that something bad might happen • to make the environment dirty or harmful • very bad events that cause a lot of damage • able to continue without harming the future or the environment
LS-unit2 2025-12-15
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- having little money to live on
- able to continue without harming the future or the environment
- people who are against something
- not too expensive
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- lasting for a long time
- very bad events that cause a lot of damage
- chances that something bad might happen
- good things that help you
- to make the environment dirty or harmful
9 Clues: not too expensive • lasting for a long time • good things that help you • having little money to live on • people who are against something • chances that something bad might happen • to make the environment dirty or harmful • very bad events that cause a lot of damage • able to continue without harming the future or the environment
Hekenga tangata 2025-05-05
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- A person forced to leave their country because of war, persecution, or danger, seeking safety in another country.
- The movement of people from one place to another, often across long distances or between countries. This can be temporary or permanent.
- A person who moves into a new country to live permanently, coming from another place.
- A country which has two equal cultures.
- The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
- Reasons that make people want to leave their home country, such as war, poverty, lack of jobs, or natural disasters.
- Attractions that draw people to a new country, like job opportunities, safety, education, or better living conditions.
- The separation of people based on race, ethnicity, or other characteristics, often involving unequal treatment.
- A bigger, stronger cultural group swallows up smaller cultural groups, which can no longer express their own culture.
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- A person who leaves their home country to live in another place, typically for work, safety, or better opportunities.
- A society or community that includes people from many different cultural backgrounds, religions, and traditions.
- a person who travels to a new place for a visit, not to stay
- Related to the production, distribution, and use of money and resources in a society.
- Small cultural groups fit in with the rules of the main cultural group, but can still express their own cultures.
14 Clues: A country which has two equal cultures. • a person who travels to a new place for a visit, not to stay • A person who moves into a new country to live permanently, coming from another place. • Related to the production, distribution, and use of money and resources in a society. • ...
Climate Change 2023-11-08
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- The sum of greenhouse gasses emitted on an individual or societal level
- The process by which plants convert CO2 into oxygen, this process is a method of decreasing atmospheric CO2 levels
- The ____ layer is located in the stratosphere and protects organisms from the sun's harmful radiation
- This 2015 international treaty on the mitigation, adaptation, and financing of climate change solutions was signed in what city?
- Abbreviation for the proposed legislation that lays out a series of methods for solving the climate crisis through environmental, economic, and social changes in policy
- The primary greenhouse gas emission
- Coal, oil, and natural gas are all _____ ______
- Human land-use change causes forests to be cut down and replaced with land for _________
- A group of gasses that absorb solar radiation and prevent heat from escaping back to space, maintaining and increasing temperatures on Earth
- Air, water, and wind power are all examples of _____ energy
- Changes to the climate can occur naturally (ex: the Ice Age), but recent changes in climate are almost entirely ______
- Climate changes affects ____, which in turn lowers crop yields and can lead to droughts or flooding
- Companies such as BP are currently attempting to reach ____ ____ carbon emissions in order to offset their massive contributions to carbon emissions and thus climate change
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- A ___ degrees Celsius increase in global temperature is considered the critical threshold for climate change, anything above this could cause intense, irreversible damage
- Emissions of greenhouse gasses have increased significantly since this period in time
- Because of global warming, the tropics and deserts are ______
- Climate change disproportionately affects ______
- Warmer climate diseases (such as Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya) are now becoming worldwide due to climate change, because the ______ that carry these diseases used to be be killed by the lower temperatures, but can now thrive in these areas as well because temperatures have risen to liveable levels for them
- The atmospheric conditions of an area over a long period of time
- When cows burp, they release this greenhouse gas into the atmosphere
- The process of removing existing carbon from the atmosphere and storing it in carbon sinks is referred to as carbon ________
- This geological feature releases massive amounts of ______ that reflect incoming sunlight and lower temperatures, acting as a natural form of climate intervention, but ultimately cannot be frequently or effectively used due to its impact on precipitation and visibility
- High amounts of snow and ice (which are both white) give polar regions a higher_____, causing the majority of solar radiation (and thus heat) to be reflected back to space, and result in lower temperatures
- As temperatures ____, so do sea levels, infection rates, and frequencies of droughts, forest fires, and other natural disasters
24 Clues: The primary greenhouse gas emission • Coal, oil, and natural gas are all _____ ______ • Climate change disproportionately affects ______ • Air, water, and wind power are all examples of _____ energy • Because of global warming, the tropics and deserts are ______ • The atmospheric conditions of an area over a long period of time • ...
Chapters 7 &8 2025-10-27
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- used on crops to increase production; includes major elements of N, P, and K that are needed by most plants; may pollute run-off waters
- iron deficiency, may cause maternal death or hemorrhage
- abbreviation used to equal one lost year of healthy life due to illness, disability, or early death
- ability to obtain sufficient, healthy foods on day-to-day basis
- an abnormal change in the body's condition that impairs important physical/psychological functions
- type of protein that accounts for 15% of global consumption; frequently related to issues such as overharvesting and habitat destruction
- increase in concentration of certain toxins in successively higher trophic levels of a food chain/web
- occurs when diets lack specific nutrients or are not balanced
- systems that raise seafood in captivity
- probability of harm times the probability of exposure if a chemical is released in the environment
- dose of a toxin that kills 50% of a population
- disease causing organisms such as viruses, bacteria, and parasitic worms
- chronic iodine deficiency that may stunt growth or cause swollen thyroid glands
- living resource including mineral grains, living organisms, and partially decomposed organic molecules
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- means death
- specific products that have increased commodity prices and have displaced food production and resulted in higher food costs
- type of agriculture aimed at reducing and repairing damaged caused by destructive practices
- focuses on factors that cause disease, including elements of the natural, social, cultural, and technological worlds
- approximately 30% of food supply that spoils in transit/storage or is thrown away after preparation
- a ______ disease is one that has been newly identified or is reappearing for the first time in at least 20 years
- natural process that redistributes products of geologic weathering (i.e., redistributes soil)
- water and ______ are the two main causes of erosion
- unreliable access to a nutritious and healthy diet
- agriculture uses at least 30% of all freshwater drawn from rivers, lakes, and groundwater for ___________________
- abbreviation used for the technological innovation allowing for increased livestock production by feeding animals high-energy diets for rapid growth
- study of toxic substance and their effects on an organism or system
- large-scale food shortage leading to starvation and death; often results from natural disasters or political conflicts
- consumption of this product is a sign of wealth as it is expensive to produce
- wheat and __________ are the primary staple foods in many developing countries
- soybeans and _________ are the primary staple foods in the United States
- essential resource for modern agriculture; powers much of our farm machinery
31 Clues: means death • systems that raise seafood in captivity • dose of a toxin that kills 50% of a population • unreliable access to a nutritious and healthy diet • water and ______ are the two main causes of erosion • iron deficiency, may cause maternal death or hemorrhage • occurs when diets lack specific nutrients or are not balanced • ...
Restoring the Balance 2024-08-09
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- Place in the world with highest rate of poverty
- The extreme kind of poverty
- Families becoming poor due to disasters
- What did Frederic Ozanam do to help people in early days
- The lack of minimum income
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- Type of slum people live in
- Being born into poverty
- Makes food for homeless
- A way to reduce poverty
- An organization for helping the poor
- A well known charity with a blue logo
11 Clues: Being born into poverty • Makes food for homeless • A way to reduce poverty • The lack of minimum income • Type of slum people live in • The extreme kind of poverty • An organization for helping the poor • A well known charity with a blue logo • Families becoming poor due to disasters • Place in the world with highest rate of poverty • ...
Chapter 14.8 & 14.9 2023-11-16
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- a psychological disorder that is characterized by major disturbances in thought, perception, emotion, and behavior.
- The belief that something highly abnormal is happening to ones body.
- a symptom of disassociative disorders, where an individual is unable to recall, important, personal information, usually following an extremely stressful or traumatic experience such as combat, natural, disasters, or being the victim of violence.
- a sense of unreality or detachment from, or unfamiliarity with, the world, be it individuals, inanimate objects, or all surroundings
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- and individuals, memory, or identity becoming disturbed, which could have a psychological rather then physical consequences.
- when an individual wanders away from their home, due to experiencing confusion about their identity, and may result in adopting a new identity.
6 Clues: The belief that something highly abnormal is happening to ones body. • a psychological disorder that is characterized by major disturbances in thought, perception, emotion, and behavior. • and individuals, memory, or identity becoming disturbed, which could have a psychological rather then physical consequences. • ...
Cost-Of-Living Crisis Vocabulary 2024-04-16
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- when inflation and unemployment are high, and economic growth is low.
- a tax on excessive profits or unexpected windfalls of a particular company or sector of the economy, usually due to global disturbances like war or natural disasters.
- a tax levied on the purchase or sale of a property.
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- in economics, to reduce government spending or taxes; a reduction in government spending or a reduction in the tax rate.
- in economics, when a government receives money to spend on public services that it has to pay back with interest at a later date.
- economic policies that favour the richest individuals or corporations hoping that this stimulates economic growth thereby benefiting everyone else in society.
6 Clues: a tax levied on the purchase or sale of a property. • when inflation and unemployment are high, and economic growth is low. • in economics, to reduce government spending or taxes; a reduction in government spending or a reduction in the tax rate. • ...
Natural Selection 2014-05-27
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- Preserved remains found in the ground
- Change over time
- Evolutionary change occurs through incremental small changes within populations
- When two species evolve together
- A characteristic that helps an organism survive
- An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form
- Organisms who are descended from one, or several
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- Proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection
- Natural selection is also known as the survival of the_
- When animals disappear from the earth
- Evolutionary change occurs through variation between individuals
- Selection by humans for desired traits
- A particular characteristic of an individual plant or animal
- The selection of traits based on their role in courtship and mating
14 Clues: Change over time • When two species evolve together • Preserved remains found in the ground • When animals disappear from the earth • Selection by humans for desired traits • A characteristic that helps an organism survive • Organisms who are descended from one, or several • Proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection • ...
Natural resources 2021-02-24
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- it is renewable
- sun produces
- a resource that is from nature
- black rock nonrenewable
- things from the ground
- windmill
- it is renewable
- it is nonrenewable
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- type of fossil fuel
- is what plants use nonrenewable
- material that can't be renewed
- moving water
- release heat when burned
- material that can be replaced
- sun
15 Clues: sun • windmill • sun produces • moving water • it is renewable • it is renewable • it is nonrenewable • type of fossil fuel • things from the ground • black rock nonrenewable • release heat when burned • material that can be replaced • material that can't be renewed • a resource that is from nature • is what plants use nonrenewable
NATURAL RESOURCES 2021-11-30
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- The layer which protects us from UV rays
- Biological agent which helps in detecting pollution
- Land mass of the Earth
- Non-absorbable nitrogen to absorbable nitrogen
- Place where plants that need protection from cold weather are grown
- Gas which is present in 0.03% in the atmosphere
- Symbiotic bacteria involved in nitrogen fixation
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- Gas Which is present in 21%in the atmosphere
- Process in which oxygen is released
- Life existing zone
- Bacteria involved in nitrogen cycle
- An envelope of gases surrounding the Earth
- Water of the Earth
- Gas Which is present in 78% in the atmosphere
14 Clues: Life existing zone • Water of the Earth • Land mass of the Earth • Process in which oxygen is released • Bacteria involved in nitrogen cycle • The layer which protects us from UV rays • An envelope of gases surrounding the Earth • Gas Which is present in 21%in the atmosphere • Gas Which is present in 78% in the atmosphere • Non-absorbable nitrogen to absorbable nitrogen • ...
Natural selction 2021-12-07
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- DNA that codes specific traits
- change over time
- selection human controlled process to produce individuals with certain traits
- dissaperence in species
- heritable trait that increases likelihood
- reproduce successfully in its environment
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- drift evolution that occurs by chance
- survival rate
- acid protein found in most living cells
- change in DNA
- process by which new species are generated
- laid the mathematical foundation of the science of genetics
- cellular process chromosomes and produces two identical nucleic in preparation for cell division
- selection improves organisms chances for survival more frenetically
14 Clues: survival rate • change in DNA • change over time • dissaperence in species • DNA that codes specific traits • drift evolution that occurs by chance • acid protein found in most living cells • heritable trait that increases likelihood • reproduce successfully in its environment • process by which new species are generated • ...
Natural Selection 2022-11-03
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- Community: in which populations of plants or animals remain stable and exist in balance with each other and their environment
- Species: the species that first colonize new habitats created by disturbance
- natural disasters
- a coarse of evolution
- Selection: organisms adapting to changes
- isolation: two populations separated
- a process or strategy to adapt
- an organism whose presence, absence or abundance reflects a specific environmental condition
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- together
- Species: those that live in a limited area
- Succession: when a new patch of land is created or exposed for the first time
- adapted Species: organisms adapting to each other
- limits: a limit
- the capacity of an ecosystem to respond to a disturbance by resisting damage and recovering quickly
- to organisms
15 Clues: together • to organisms • limits: a limit • natural disasters • a coarse of evolution • a process or strategy to adapt • isolation: two populations separated • Selection: organisms adapting to changes • Species: those that live in a limited area • adapted Species: organisms adapting to each other • Species: the species that first colonize new habitats created by disturbance • ...
Natural Selection 2022-11-03
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- Community: in which populations of plants or animals remain stable and exist in balance with each other and their environment
- Species: the species that first colonize new habitats created by disturbance
- natural disasters
- a course of evolution
- Selection: organisms adapting to changes
- isolation: two populations separated
- a process or strategy to adapt
- an organism whose presence, absence or abundance reflects a specific environmental condition
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- the influence of closely associated species on each other in their evolution
- Species: those that live in a limited area
- Succession: when a new patch of land is created or exposed for the first time
- adapted Species: organisms adapting to each other
- limits: a limit
- the capacity of an ecosystem to respond to a disturbance by resisting damage and recovering quickly
- to organisms
15 Clues: to organisms • limits: a limit • natural disasters • a course of evolution • a process or strategy to adapt • isolation: two populations separated • Selection: organisms adapting to changes • Species: those that live in a limited area • adapted Species: organisms adapting to each other • the influence of closely associated species on each other in their evolution • ...
Natural Disaster 2021-06-21
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- whose perspective Fire is from
- the city that Cyclone Tracey struck
- the hero in FLOOD
- whose perspective FLOOD is from
- the holiday the Cyclone Tracey fell upon
- the centre of a cyclone
- the last name of the illustrator of FLOOD
- how Cyclone's are classified
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- where the 2009 Floods happened
- the animal that features in Jackie French's 2020
- whose perspective Cyclone was written from
- what happens when there is a period of no rain
- the Cyclone that 'Cyclone' is based on
- where the family hid in Cyclone
14 Clues: the hero in FLOOD • the centre of a cyclone • how Cyclone's are classified • where the 2009 Floods happened • whose perspective Fire is from • whose perspective FLOOD is from • where the family hid in Cyclone • the city that Cyclone Tracey struck • the Cyclone that 'Cyclone' is based on • the holiday the Cyclone Tracey fell upon • the last name of the illustrator of FLOOD • ...
Natural Hazards 2024-01-09
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- A rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land.
- Reducing the risk of loss from any undesirable event
- A severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving from 74+ mph.
- plane or as the result of volcanic activity.
- A shaking and vibration at the earth's surface resulting in underground movement along a
- Hazard A natural hazard is a threat of a naturally occurring event that will have a negative effect
- A severe snowstorm with strong winds for a prolonged period with
- people or the environment.
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- water.
- A shortage of rainfall resulting in a deficiency in the water supply whether surface or
- cloud extending toward the ground, usually attached to a thunderstorm.
- visibility.
- Giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea
- A localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land, characterized by a
14 Clues: water. • visibility. • people or the environment. • plane or as the result of volcanic activity. • Reducing the risk of loss from any undesirable event • A severe snowstorm with strong winds for a prolonged period with • Giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea • cloud extending toward the ground, usually attached to a thunderstorm. • ...
Natural Phenomena 2020-02-28
14 Clues: волна • ураган • циклон • погода • спутник • спасать • выживший • метеоролог • разрушаться • последствия • предсказывать • землетрясение • окружающая среда • нессчастье, стихийное бедствие
Natural Disaster 2023-06-27
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- It releases lava, ash, and gases into the air.
- A very strong storm with powerful winds and heavy rain, usually occurring in coastal areas.
- A storm with thunder, lightning, rain, and sometimes hail or strong winds.
- A prolonged period of extremely hot weather, with high temperatures and little relief.
- A large-scale, rotating storm with strong winds, often referred to as a hurricane or typhoon.
- A fast-spreading fire that burns trees, plants, and other vegetation in forests or grasslands.
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- A giant wave in the ocean, usually caused by an underwater earthquake or volcano eruption.
- When an area becomes covered in water, often due to heavy rainfall or overflowing rivers.
- A long period of time with little or no rain, which can lead to dry and parched land.
- A mass of snow that slides down a mountain, often causing danger to people and buildings.
- A severe winter storm with heavy snow, strong winds, and very cold temperatures.
- When rocks, soil, or debris move quickly down a slope or hillside.
- A shaking of the ground caused by movement in the Earth's crust.
- A spinning column of air that touches the ground, causing strong winds and destruction.
14 Clues: It releases lava, ash, and gases into the air. • A shaking of the ground caused by movement in the Earth's crust. • When rocks, soil, or debris move quickly down a slope or hillside. • A storm with thunder, lightning, rain, and sometimes hail or strong winds. • A severe winter storm with heavy snow, strong winds, and very cold temperatures. • ...
natural disaster 2023-06-19
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- of ice fall from the sky like rain.
- spread quickly and burn the forest.
- ground slides down like a giant slope.
- and ice tumble down the mountainside.
- powerful twister twists through the air.
- waves crash into the shore with force.
- land becomes dry and cracks appear.
- winds spin like a giant whirlpool.
- lava erupts from the mountain.
- booms echo through the sky.
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- fall and cover everything white.
- storm
- bolts of light streak across clouds.
- flows like a river everywhere.
- ground shakes like a giant's footsteps.
- blows dust and dirt everywhere.
16 Clues: storm • booms echo through the sky. • flows like a river everywhere. • lava erupts from the mountain. • blows dust and dirt everywhere. • fall and cover everything white. • winds spin like a giant whirlpool. • of ice fall from the sky like rain. • spread quickly and burn the forest. • land becomes dry and cracks appear. • bolts of light streak across clouds. • ...
Natural world 2023-05-02
natural selection 2025-05-15
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- the total number of people or organisms living in a specific area,
- something produced to adjust to different conditions or uses, or to meet different situations
- an animal that hunts, captures, and eats other animals for food.
- the science and practice of cultivating land and raising crops and livestock to provide food, fiber, and other materials for human use
- the process through which populations of living organisms adapt and change
- he study of heredity, which is the passing down of traits (like eye color or disease risk) from parents to offspring
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- an animal hunted and eaten by another animal for food,
- the descendants of a parent, either humans, animals, or plants.
- the process where humans choose which individuals in a population are allowed to reproduce, based on specific traits. This process is repeated over generations, leading to
- a distinctive characteristic or quality, often associated with personality or genetics
- of the Fittest the natural process by which organisms best adjusted to their environment are most successful in surviving and reproducing
- any living thing that functions as an individual
- the natural environment where a plant or animal lives, providing it with the necessary resources like food, water, shelter, and space to survive.
- survival of the fittest,"
- Engineering a process that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism.
15 Clues: survival of the fittest," • any living thing that functions as an individual • an animal hunted and eaten by another animal for food, • the descendants of a parent, either humans, animals, or plants. • an animal that hunts, captures, and eats other animals for food. • the total number of people or organisms living in a specific area, • ...
Natural Selection 2025-05-15
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- modifies the DNA of living organisms
- Reproduction of an animal or plant
- Growing crops and farm animals to provide food
- The process by which humans choose and breed plants and animals
- A living thing
- Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
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- A group or section in an area
- An organism being hunted
- selction changes in population over time
- Related to genes
- Natuaral home or environment
- An animal preys on others
- of the Fittest: Adapt to their environment
- A characteristic or feature
14 Clues: A living thing • Related to genes • An organism being hunted • An animal preys on others • A characteristic or feature • Natuaral home or environment • A group or section in an area • Reproduction of an animal or plant • modifies the DNA of living organisms • Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection • of the Fittest: Adapt to their environment • ...
Natural selections 2025-05-15
Natural selection 2025-05-14
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- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
- an animal that naturally preys on others.
- an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
- the whole number of people or inhabitants in a country or region.
- the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
- an animal that is caught and killed by another for food.
- the creator of the theory of evolution by natural selection,
- relating to genes or heredity.
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- mechanism of evolution where organisms with traits better suited to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully, passing on those beneficial traits to their offspring
- a process where humans intentionally choose and breed organisms with specific desired traits to enhance those traits in future generations
- a person's child or children.
- the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- the action or process of adapting or being adapted.
14 Clues: a person's child or children. • relating to genes or heredity. • an animal that naturally preys on others. • the action or process of adapting or being adapted. • an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. • an animal that is caught and killed by another for food. • the creator of the theory of evolution by natural selection, • ...
natural selecion 2025-05-14
Natural selection 2025-05-19
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- a concept in biology that describes how organisms with traits best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those advantageous traits
- an animal hunted for food
- an animal that naturally preys on others.
- acting as a tool for visual communication, record-keeping, and even scientific thinking
- the natural environment where an organism lives, providing it with everything it needs to survive, including food, water, shelter, and space
- an animal's young.
- a science that involves directly manipulating an organism's DNA to alter its characteristics
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- the process where humans actively select for specific traits in plants and animals, influencing their evolutionary trajectory
- the practice of cultivating land, growing crops, and raising livestock
- a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at the same time
- an animal that is caught and killed by another for food.
- a living individual, ranging from microscopic bacteria to large animals, that can respond to stimuli, grow, reproduce, and maintain a consistent state
- specific characteristics or attributes of an organism, often determined by genes and/or influenced by the environment
- the action or process of adapting or being adapted.
- the study of genes and heredity, focusing on how traits are passed down from one generation to the next
15 Clues: an animal's young. • an animal hunted for food • an animal that naturally preys on others. • the action or process of adapting or being adapted. • an animal that is caught and killed by another for food. • the practice of cultivating land, growing crops, and raising livestock • a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at the same time • ...
natural wonders 2025-01-14
16 Clues: HAPPEN • mammal • IMMEDIATE • Has a trunk • best friend • Has a trunk • Flying mammal • to chase mice • VERY BEAUTIFUL • Large marsupial • Large marsupial • PART PARTICIPATE • SURROUNDED BY SEA • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • FOREST IN TROPICAL COUNTRIES
Natural Selection 2025-03-04
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- an instruction for making a protein molecule
- a characteristic that all members of a species have
- a result or change that happens because of an event or process
- an idea about what might happen that is based on what you already know
- the number of individuals with each trait in a population
- a trait that makes it less likely that an individual will survive in a specific environment
- a specific characteristic of an individual organism
- a type of large molecule that performs important functions inside organisms
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- everything (living and nonliving) that surrounds an organism
- a trait that makes it more likely that an individual will survive in a specific environment
- a group of individuals born and living at about the same time
- a group of the same type of organism living in the same area
- any difference in traits between individual organisms
- an event or process that leads to a result or change
14 Clues: an instruction for making a protein molecule • a characteristic that all members of a species have • a specific characteristic of an individual organism • an event or process that leads to a result or change • any difference in traits between individual organisms • the number of individuals with each trait in a population • ...
Natural Resources 2024-10-29
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- A natural material that is made up of minerals, air, water, and organic matter.
- the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
- soil particle that is larger than clay, but smaller than sand - 0.002-0.05mm
- Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid - soil that settles in the bottom of a lake.
- Fraction of soil that consists of plant or animal tissue.
- Very fine soil particles smaller than .002mm
- Rain that flows over the surface of soil, instead of being soaked up ends up in streams/oceans/lakes.
- Rain
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- Soil particle that ranges from 0.05mm to 2mm
- Surface soil where plants have most of their roots - nutrient dense.
- Small fragment of soil and are classified by shape and size.
- Process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.
- Process of water movement through a plants and the way it evaporates from its parts like the leaf.
- Process which water moves through soil and soil particles.
14 Clues: Rain • Soil particle that ranges from 0.05mm to 2mm • Very fine soil particles smaller than .002mm • Fraction of soil that consists of plant or animal tissue. • Process which water moves through soil and soil particles. • Small fragment of soil and are classified by shape and size. • Surface soil where plants have most of their roots - nutrient dense. • ...
natural disaster 2025-10-27
14 Clues: you fall in • I'm thirsty • a lot of snow • a lot of water • makes an island • makes a big shake • earth made a slide • tornado in the air • a big thing of water • I'm hot in temperature • Victoria's big nature prob • a lot lot of stuff happening • do you want to build a snowman • you spin right round baby right round
Natural Science 2025-12-09
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- living organisms that perform photosynthesis and provide oxygen, food, and other resources
- live in water and breathe through gills
- lives on land and in water
- the study of weather
- the study of all extraterrestrial objects and phenomena
- how oxygen is created, used by other organisms and then feeds the original organism to start over
- a process where one or more substances are transformed into a new substance with different properties
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- warm-blooded creature that has feathers, beaks, and wings.
- requires external source of heat
- organisms that do not have a backbone
- preserved remains from once living things
- how water evaporates and condenses
- the study of rocks and rock layers
- alterations that affect the form or appearance of a substance
14 Clues: the study of weather • lives on land and in water • requires external source of heat • how water evaporates and condenses • the study of rocks and rock layers • organisms that do not have a backbone • live in water and breathe through gills • preserved remains from once living things • the study of all extraterrestrial objects and phenomena • ...
natural disaster 2026-03-08
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- A massive sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake.
- A rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
- An overflow of water onto normally dry land.
- A mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten rock below the surface.
- The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a sloped section of land.
- A sudden and violent shaking of the ground.
- A hole in the ground caused by the surface layer collapsing.
- A large fire that spreads quickly through forests or grasslands.
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- A very serious disaster, often on a large scale with tragic consequences.
- A violent tropical storm with strong winds, common in the Pacific.
- A storm consisting of ice pellets or freezing rain that coats surfaces.
- A severe event causing great damage or loss of life; a general term for such events.
- A long period of time with little or no rain.
- A strong wind carrying dust and sand, especially in a desert.
14 Clues: A sudden and violent shaking of the ground. • An overflow of water onto normally dry land. • A long period of time with little or no rain. • A massive sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake. • A hole in the ground caused by the surface layer collapsing. • A strong wind carrying dust and sand, especially in a desert. • ...
American Civil War Crossword 2021-02-05
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- A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy.
- The Northern States during the Civil War who were against slavery.
- Our 16th president and signer of the Emancipation Proclamation.
- An enslaved man who freed himself and delivered a boat to the Union
- People who have left the country of their birth to live in another country.
- An American statesman and politician who served as President of the Confederate States of America
- This Confederate submarine was introduced to battle in 1864, but was ineffective in combat.
- Partial or complete removal of a limb.
- Formal withdrawal of states or regions from a nation.
- Union war plan by Winfield Scott, called for blockade of southern coast, capture of Richmond, capture Mississippi R, and to take an army through heart of south.
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- A loose union of independent states; name of government used by the southern states that seceded during the Civil War.
- An act or instance of invading or entering as an enemy, especially by an army.
- An international organization dedicated to the medical care of the sick or wounded in wars and natural disasters
- A proclamation written by Aberaham Lincoln that freed all slaves in America.
- Nurse during the Civil War; founder of the American Red Cross.
- American abolitionist and writer, he escaped slavery and became a leading African American spokesman and writer.
- Confederate general who had opposed secession but did not believe the Union should be held together by force.
- A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
- General whose march to sea caused destruction to the south, union general, led march to destroy all supplies and resources, beginning of total warfare.
- A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military.
20 Clues: Partial or complete removal of a limb. • Formal withdrawal of states or regions from a nation. • Nurse during the Civil War; founder of the American Red Cross. • Our 16th president and signer of the Emancipation Proclamation. • A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy. • A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military. • ...
Unit 7 Acronyms 2021-10-04
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- replaced federal security agency
- nicknamed fannie mae, federal mortgage association
- also known as freddie mac
- pentagon department of protection
- coordinates and regulates the network of farm credit associations
- highest ranking members of the military
- provides grants for artistic endeavors and for scientific research
- organizes our national space exploration program
- military groups that oversee actions in six geographic areas
- oversees 22 agencies that help to make our nation safe from attacks
- collects statistics on diseases and formulates policies for reducing disease
- provides assistance, information, and loans to small businesses
- program created to develop the resources of the area in and around the Tennessee River
- department that oversees medicare and Medicaid
- administration that issues weather forecasts
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- leads the federal government's response to natural disasters
- regulates communication by radio, tv, telephone, and internet
- backs up the National Labor Relations Act of 1935
- department that ensures safe, affordable housing for all people
- establishes federal rules for air traffic
- conducts legal business of the US government
- coordinates the intelligence-gathering work of the government
- federal agency that inspects and grades food
- cousin to freddie and fannie, known as ginnie mae
- agency that makes sure that companies which sell stocks tell the truth about their profits/losses
- bears the risk of bank failures
- public corporation that delivers mail and maintains post offices
- originally formed to oversee railroads, ended in 1995
- a watchdog agency to ensure that the activities of the federal offices stay within the law and budget
- oversees the nation's transportation system
- collective defense among countries
- insures some mortgages that private makes make to homeowners, type of loan easier to obtain
32 Clues: also known as freddie mac • bears the risk of bank failures • replaced federal security agency • pentagon department of protection • collective defense among countries • highest ranking members of the military • establishes federal rules for air traffic • oversees the nation's transportation system • conducts legal business of the US government • ...
Unit 7 2021-11-09
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- helps us track down criminals who operate on a worldwide scale
- Established to provide safe affordable housing and to have more attractive cities
- package guys
- Highest ranking members of the US military
- headquarters of this is the pentagon
- Provides grants for artistic endeavors and scientific research
- Watchdog agency to ensure that activities of federal office stay within budget guidelines
- Coordinates and regulates the network of farm credit associations.
- Insuressome mortgages that private banks make to homeowners
- Insures the deposits that people have in the bank.
- Coordinates intelligence of the government
- One of the main reasons that the federal budget have grown over the last 25 years
- oversee actions in 6 geographic areas of the world (Africa, Central, European, Northern, Pacific, Southern)
- Enforce provisions of labor laws
- Provides assistance and loans to small businesses
- Insures that companies that sell stocks can’t lie about their profits and losses
- Establishes rules for air traffic
- These corporations make a profit by charging fees to investors who buy loan packages
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- Checks the accuracy of tax returns that citizens send in
- The head of this is the attorney general
- Inspects and grades foods that farmers produce
- Issues weather forecasts and weather data from satellites and such
- Leads federal governments response to natural disasters like hurricanes and floods
- Regulates communication by radio, television, and phone
- Pulls together 22 agencies into one unified organization (Secret service and Customs Service Coast Gaurd Transportation Security Administration Immigration and Naturalization Service Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- 7 member panel has the job of overseeing the practice of railroads
- Congress Established this in 1953
- Mailman
- space stuff
- Packages mortgages loans and sells large packages to investors
30 Clues: Mailman • space stuff • package guys • Enforce provisions of labor laws • Congress Established this in 1953 • Establishes rules for air traffic • headquarters of this is the pentagon • The head of this is the attorney general • Highest ranking members of the US military • Coordinates intelligence of the government • Inspects and grades foods that farmers produce • ...
Chapter 4 2021-12-21
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- This type of soil is very soapy and slippery
- The event that created the earth
- Most meteors burn up in this atmosphere
- this layer of the atmosphere has a very low density and high temperatures
- The process in which soil is formed
- This type of soil does not retain water well and has very poor structure
- Transporting warm water and precipitation from the equator toward the poles and cold water from the poles back to the tropics
- the outermost shell of the earth
- this agricultural practice harms the soil structure
- where techtonic plates move apart
- What is caused by techtonic plates moving apart, colliding, or sliding past eachother
- What do you use to determine the soil type
- The conditions of the weater
- between crust and outer core of the earth
- Most of earths weather happens here
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- the proportion of the incident light or radiation that is reflected by a surface, typically that of a planet or moon.
- This type of soil has lots of nutrients and moisture and drains pretty well
- inner most shell of the earth
- The process in which landmasses move
- Caused by climate change and are very dangerous natural disasters.
- A patch of land that has been forced to become a desert because mountain ranges blocked all plantgrowing, rainy weather
- Highest part of the atmosphere that jet planes can reach
- What causes seasons to occur
- when techtonic plates move into another
- Most of earths satellites orbit here
- layer after mantle in the earth
- This type of soil does not drain well and is sticky
- The state of the atmosphere
- published the continental drift theory
29 Clues: The state of the atmosphere • What causes seasons to occur • The conditions of the weater • inner most shell of the earth • layer after mantle in the earth • The event that created the earth • the outermost shell of the earth • where techtonic plates move apart • The process in which soil is formed • Most of earths weather happens here • The process in which landmasses move • ...
Evolution 2013-02-11
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- differences in physical traits of an individual from the group to which it belongs
- genetic drift that occurs after a small number of individuals colonize a new area
- isolation between populations due to barriers related to time, such as differences in mating periods or differences in mating periods or differences in the time of day that individuals are most active
- principle that states that the change in landforms result from slow changes over a long period of time
- theory that states the geologic processes that shape Earth are uniform through time
- all of the individuals of a species that live in the same area
- process by which humans modify a species by breeding it for certain traits
- theory that states that natural disasters such as floods and volcanic eruptions shaped Earth’s landforms and caused extinction of some species
- group of organisms so similar to one another that they can breed and produce fertile offspring
- evolution of two or more species from one ancestral species
- collection of alleles found in all of the individuals of a population
- genetic drift that results from an event that drastically reduces the size of a population
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- elimination of a species from Earth
- body part that is similar in structure on different organisms but performs different functions
- mechanism by which individuals that have inherited beneficial adaptations produce more offspring on average than do other individuals
- body part that is similar in function as a body part of another organism but structurally different
- change in allele frequencies due to chance alone, occurring most commonly in small populations
- inherited trait that is selected for over time because it allows organisms to better survive in their environment
- trace of an organism from the past
- change in species over time
20 Clues: change in species over time • trace of an organism from the past • elimination of a species from Earth • evolution of two or more species from one ancestral species • all of the individuals of a species that live in the same area • collection of alleles found in all of the individuals of a population • ...
