STEM VOCABULARY
A/An ________ is an atom of the same element that has different numbers of neutrons. a. neutral b. isotope c. periodic
b. isotope
This type of paragraph describes a task with a specified result. a. definition paragraph b. simple paragraph c. process analysis paragraph
c. process analysis paragraph
This part of speech is used to describe verbs. a. noun b. adverb c. adjective
b. adverb
Today I will go to the store and ____ up some groceries a. pick b. picks c. picked
a. pick
The name of this model displays all of the known elements and classifies them according to their chemical properties.
The Periodic Table of Elements
A/An ___________ is a pure substance made of only one kind of atom. a. periodic table b. isotope c. element
c. element
________ is the improper use of someone else's words a. Process analysis b. Dictionary c. Plagiarism
c. Plagiarism
Choose the best word to answer the question: Which of the following can be rigorous? a. a fitness program b. a birthday party c. an angry person
a. a fitness program
Last night my cat ____ up a tree. a. climbs b. climbing c. climbed
c. climbed
What is the approximate mass of a proton?
1 atomic mass unit (amu)
The ________ is the control center of the cell.
nucleus
Choose the best topic sentence for the topic: General Topic: Soccer a. Soccer is popular for many reasons. b. A leather ball is needed to play soccer. c. Soccer is a nice game.
a. Soccer is popular for many reasons.
Which of the following expresses consent? a. "I guess so." b. "Maybe." c. "Yes."
c. "Yes."
Mrs. Holler ____ to the door when the bell rang. a. runs b. running c. ran
c. ran
Select the pair of words that most nearly expresses the relationship of the following pair of words: solar : sun a. polar : ice caps b. mistake : correction c. calamity : peace
a. polar : ice caps
A/An __________ is a particle that has a negative charge.
electron
A ____ paragraph explains a sequence or process. It presents facts and details in a chronological order. It also uses time words or phrases and ends with a specified result.
process analysis
Which of the following can be composed? a. a dream b. a poem c. poverty
b. a poem
Dora and Valdez knew that they couldn't ____ in the library too long because of the noise level. a. remained b. remain c. remaining
b. remain
Which of the following provides background information for a narrative paragraph? a. First, determine the objective of the experiment. b. I will never forget the first time I entered a school science fair c. There is still debate as to whether or not Global Warming is a significant issue.
b. I will never forget the first time I entered a school science fair.
What type of weathering can cause a rock to look different because one or more minerals in the rock have changed into new substance?
chemical weathering
A ___ paragraph defines something. It gives facts, details, and examples to make the definition clear to the reader.
definition
Select the pair of words that most nearly expresses the relationship of the following pair of words: error : blunder a. pain : agony b. mistake : correction c woe : happiness
a. pain : agony
I____ in the wooden chair for so long that my back hurt when I got up. a. sitting b. sat c. am sitting
b. sat
Identify the simple adjective clause in the following sentence: A turtle is a slow-moving, four-legged animal that goes inside its shell when there is danger.
...that goes inside its shell when there is danger.