Name:___________________________________________
Critical Vocabulary Practice
Word 1:
Abundant
Plentiful, copious, lots, overflowing, bountiful
Practice and application:
1. Which type of rock is most abundant on Earth? ________________________________
2. Which type of rock is least abundant on Earth? ________________________________
3. Which gas is most abundant in the atmosphere? __________________________
4. What gas is least abundant in the atmosphere? ____________________________
5. Mrs. V’s homeroom has 12 boys and 6 girls. ____________________ are more abundant than __________________________________.
MY CLUE TO REMEMBER~What can you use as a hint, connection or clue for the word ABUNDANT? Write your
ideas below:
Word 2: Composition/Composed of
The trees are composed of flowers
The wall is composed of bricks
The team is composed of players
MADE OF, THE CONTENT, INGREDIENTS, PARTS OF A WHOLE
Practice and application:
1. What is the composition of Earth’s atmosphere? ____________________________
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2. Granite is made of mica, feldspar, and quartz. This describes granite’s
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Composition is what things are made of. Rocks are classified by their COMPOSITION. How can you learn and
remember this word?
MY CLUE TO REMEMBER~What can you use as a hint, connection or clue for the word COMPOSITION? Write your
ideas below: