Geology- Key Words

Question 1

Apply

Answer 1

Employ in a particular situation

Question 2

Calculate

Answer 2

Find the answer using mathematics

Question 3

Classify

Answer 3

Arrange or categories

Question 4

Compare

Answer 4

Show how things are similar and different

Question 5

Complete

Answer 5

Finish task

Question 6

Construct

Answer 6

Put together items

Question 7

Contrast

Answer 7

Show how things are different or opposite

Question 8

Define

Answer 8

State the meaning

Question 9

Demonstrate

Answer 9

Show by example

Question 10

Describe

Answer 10

Provide characteristic

Question 11

Determine

Answer 11

Decide, find out

Question 12

Discuss

Answer 12

Identify issues

Question 13

Distinguish

Answer 13

Indicate as being distinct or different

Question 14

Draw

Answer 14

An instruction

Question 15

Evaluate

Answer 15

Work out the value

Question 16

Explain

Answer 16

Make the relationship between things evident, provide why and how

Question 17

Identify

Answer 17

Recognize and name

Question 18

Investigate

Answer 18

Search or inquire into

Question 19

Label

Answer 19

Identify by placing a name or word

Question 20

List

Answer 20

Provide a serious of related word, name, number or items that are arranged in order, one after the other

Question 21

Name

Answer 21

Provide a word or term used to identify an object, person, thing, place

Question 22

Outline

Answer 22

Sketch in general terms

Question 23

Predict

Answer 23

Suggest what may happen based on available information

Question 24

Select

Answer 24

Choose from among several option

Question 25

Sketch

Answer 25

A picture or diagram that is done quickly, roughly

Question 26

State

Answer 26

Express the main points or topic, perhaps in the manner of ‘describe’

Question 27

Summaries

Answer 27

The relevant details