Language Building Activity Essential Question: Why are resources distributed unevenly on Earth? Matching Match the word with the correct definition. 1. ______ concentrated A. relating to hot water 2. ______ moderate B. substance found in Earth, such as silver 3. ______ hydrothermal C. not letting anything pass through 4. ______ impermeable D. present in large amounts 5. ______ mineral E. not too much or too little Choose the Correct Form Circle the correct words to complete the sentences. 1. Soil tends to concentrate / concentrated in areas that are flat rather than on slopes. 2. Some mineral deposits / depositions, such as copper, are located near plate boundaries. 3. It’s okay to play video games every once in a while, as long as you practice moderate / moderation and don’t play too much. 4. Our engineering class is moderate / moderately challenging – difficult enough to be interesting, but not too hard. Adjectives with “-ic” Suffix Fix the sentences by changing one word to an adjective with an “-ic” ending. oceanic Example: Some important minerals are found near ocean plates. Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education 1. My sister has a very artist mind and sees the beauty in everything. 2. The geology history of an area can give clues about the resources available. 3. The movie was very drama, and I usually enjoy action movies more. 4. We toured the history buildings downtown as part of our field trip. Module: Distribution of Earth’s Resources • Distribution of Resources Page 1 of 2 THIS MATERIAL IS PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY NOT BE FURTHER DISTRIBUTED. Language Building Activity Using “depends on” Match the word or phrase with the thing it depends on. 1. ______ copper deposits A. geologic traps 2. ______ soil formation B. pressure and temperature changes 3. ______ oil deposits C. weathering of rock 4. ______ groundwater D. sediment porosity and permeability Multiple-Meaning Words Complete the sentences with the word element or concentrate. 1. Good customer service is the most important __________________ of the company’s mission. 2. I like to go to the library when I need to __________________. 3. An example of an __________________ is oxygen. Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education 4. Groundwater tends to __________________ in valleys between mountains. Module: Distribution of Earth’s Resources • Distribution of Resources Page 2 of 2 THIS MATERIAL IS PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY NOT BE FURTHER DISTRIBUTED.
