AP Spanish Vocabulario en Contexto Temático 2

Question 1

In an AP Spanish passage about environmental issues, the phrase 'el calentamiento global' most directly refers to:

Accepted Answer

global warming

Answer

'Calentamiento' comes from 'calentar' (to heat/warm), so 'calentamiento global' means global warming.

Question 2

A reading describes 'los recursos naturales no renovables.' In this environmental context, which example fits best?

Accepted Answer

Petroleum

Answer

'No renovables' means non-renewable, and petroleum is a finite fossil fuel that cannot be naturally replenished quickly.

Question 3

In a passage about urbanization, 'la sobrepoblación' causes strain on city services. What does 'sobrepoblación' mean?

Accepted Answer

Overpopulation

Answer

The prefix 'sobre-' means over/excess, so 'sobrepoblación' means overpopulation or excessive population density.

Question 4

A health-related AP passage uses 'la prevención de enfermedades' as a key theme. What does this phrase mean?

Accepted Answer

Disease prevention

Answer

'Prevención' means prevention, derived from 'prevenir' (to prevent), and 'enfermedades' means diseases.

Question 5

In a literary text about family dynamics, the word 'convivencia' best translates to:

Accepted Answer

Coexistence / living together

Answer

'Convivencia' comes from 'convivir' (to live together/coexist) and refers to harmonious cohabitation or coexistence.

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