Science
This "brain" of the cell contains the genetic material (DNA).
What is the nucleus
This is the distance a number is from zero on a number line, always expressed as a positive value.
What is the absolute value
This part of speech takes the place of a noun, such as he, she, it, or they.
This river, along with the Euphrates, framed the region known as the "Land Between the Rivers."
What is the Tigris River
This is the very first thing you should do before touching any food or kitchen equipment.
What is wash your hands
On the pH scale, a substance with a score of 1 to 6 is considered this.
What is an acid
Two angles are called this if the sum of their measures is exactly 90°.
What are complementary angles
An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis, such as "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
What is a hyperbole
This ancient Egyptian writing system used pictures and symbols to represent words and sounds.
What are hieroglyphics
This term refers to the range of motion available at a joint, like how far you can reach toward your toes.
What is flexibility
An event where the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth.
What is a solar eclipse
This is the term for two ratios that are set equal to each other.
What is a proportion
This is a struggle between opposing forces, such as "man vs. nature" or "man vs. self."
What is the conflict
This 4,000-mile trade route connected China to the Mediterranean world.
What is the Silk Road
Found on the back of food packages, this label tells you the serving size and the amount of nutrients per serving.
What is the Nutrition Label
These types of resources, like solar and wind, can be replaced naturally in a short amount of time.
What are renewable resources
Solve the inequality: -2x > 10.
What is x < 5
Words or phrases surrounding an unknown word that help you figure out its meaning.
What are context clues
This is a firsthand account of an event, such as a diary, letter, or official record.
What is a primary source
This is the most important piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to wear in a workshop.
What are safety glasses
This is a testable explanation or an "educated guess" for an observation or scientific problem.
What is a hypothesis
If you have a bag with 3 red marbles and 7 blue marbles, these are the odds of picking a red one.
What is 30%
This genre of fiction is set in the past and borrows true characteristics of the time period while using fictional characters.
What is historical fiction
These sporting events were held every four years to honor the god Zeus.
What are the Olympic Games
This is the area between and around objects in a painting, often referred to as "empty" space.
What is negative space