Science Terms
What is the process by which plants make food using sunlight?
Photosynthesis
What is the answer to an addition problem called?
Sum
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
The central point or focus of the paragraph.
What is the name of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
The Bill of Rights.
What does 'compare' mean?
To find similarities between two things.
What is the term for water changing from liquid to gas?
Evaporation
What is the perimeter of a square with sides of 4 cm?
16 cm
What punctuation is used at the end of a declarative sentence?
A period.
What does 'democracy' mean?
A system of government where people vote to make decisions.
What does 'contrast' mean?
To find differences between two things.
Define 'hypothesis' in a scientific experiment
An educated guess or prediction that can be tested
What does 'integer' mean?
A whole number, positive or negative, including zero.
What does 'transition word' mean?
A word or phrase that connects ideas (e.g., however, therefore).
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington.
What is a synonym for 'evaluate'?
Assess or judge.
What does 'ecosystem' mean?
A community of interacting organisms and their environment.
What is the value of 'x' in the equation 3x + 6 = 15?
3
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
To state the main argument or focus of an essay.
What does 'culture' mean in social studies?
The beliefs, customs, and traditions of a group of people.
What does 'synthesize' mean in academic writing?
To combine different ideas into a single coherent argument or explanation.
What is the term for the smallest unit of life?
A cell.
What is the term for a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself?
A prime number
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile compares two things using "like" or "as," while a metaphor directly states one thing is another.
What is the term for the exchange of goods and ideas between the Americas, Europe, and Africa?
The Columbian Exchange.
What does 'analyze' mean?
To examine something in detail to understand its meaning or structure.