Vocabulario en Contexto Temático Flashcards

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

Answer: global warming

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

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

Answer: Petroleum

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

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

Answer: Overpopulation

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

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

Answer: Disease prevention

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

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

Answer: Coexistence / living together

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

A passage about immigration uses 'la integración cultural.' Which scenario best illustrates this concept?

Answer: Immigrants adopting local customs while preserving their heritage

Cultural integration involves blending into a new society while maintaining aspects of one's original culture.

In an AP Spanish economics passage, 'el desempleo' is cited as a major challenge. What does 'desempleo' mean?

Answer: Unemployment

The prefix 'des-' negates 'empleo' (employment), making 'desempleo' mean unemployment.