Vocabulary Quiz (Lesson 20) Pretest

a person that studies rocks and soil in order to learn about the history of Earth

different from what is normal or average; unusual especially in a way that causes problems.

the art or science of agriculture

to choose not to do or have something

to leave the position of being a king or queen; to fail to do what is required by a duty or responsibility

the condition of having poor and unhealthy behaviors and attitudes within a group of people; the state of being unable to function in a normal way.

of or relating to the natural features, population, industries, etc. of a region

the science of dealing with the earth's history as recorded in rocks and layers of soil; the rocks, land, and processes of land formation of a particular area.

a condition in the brain that makes it hard for a person to read, write, and spell

Lydia's favorite subject in school has always been ___________________, as she enjoys learning about the people and features of all different places.

The science of _____________________ deals with the study of the earth's crust.

It is very hard to diagnose children with ____________________ when they are young and learning how to read.

The young prince unexpectedly became king when his older brother made the decision to ___________________ his position.

To a layperson, two rocks may look the same, but to a _______________________, the rocks may tell dramatically different stories.

The term _________________________ refers to plants growing in soil.