Question

vocabulary boost
a read the sentences. then complete the paragraph below.
glacier (noun)
a glacier is a large area of ice that moves very slowly. glaciers are important because they help keep earth cool.
equipment (noun)
equipment is the things a person needs to do an activity. people need special equipment to see other planets.
point (noun)
a point is a particular place. we need to walk to this point on the map.
scientist (noun)
a scientist is a person who studies science. scientists believe earth is about 4.5 billion years old.
size (noun)
size is how big something is. the pacific ocean is about twice the size of the atlantic ocean.

1 who study glaciers are called glaciologists. they use special 2 to study 3. they even take pictures from space! the pictures help glaciologists see the 4 of a glacier. glaciologists look at the distance from one 5 on the glacier to another. they look again months later to see if there is a change.
share your perspective
b answer the questions.

1. do you want to learn on a glacier? why or why not?
2. imagine you can go to class anywhere in the world. where do you choose? why?

Explanation:

1. For the fill - in - the - blanks: Based on the vocabulary definitions above, "scientists" study glaciers, they use "equipment" to study "glaciers", pictures help see the "size" and they look at the distance between "points".
2. For the open - ended questions, answers can vary based on personal preferences. One could want to learn on a glacier for its unique natural beauty and scientific value, or not due to harsh conditions. For the second question, one might choose a place like a rainforest to learn about biodiversity, etc.

Answer:

1. Scientists
2. equipment
3. glaciers
4. size
5. point

B. 1. Answers vary. For example: Yes, I want to learn on a glacier because I'm interested in the unique ecosystem and the geological processes there. / No, I don't want to learn on a glacier because the cold and harsh weather conditions are not suitable for me.

1. Answers vary. For example: I would choose a rainforest because I can learn about a wide variety of plant and animal species up - close.