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Vocabulary
Prefixes
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Party Mix
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What is 'weathering' ? Bonus: Name an event that causes 'weathering' to occur?
The process through which rocks or other materials are broken down into smaller pieces.
100
bicycle, binoculars, bilateral What prefix is at the beginning of these words? Bonus: infer: What do you think 'bi' means?
The prefix is 'bi' and it means having two
100
What book would you use if you did not know how to spell the plural of 'box'?
Dictionary
100
Turn to page 169. What part of the text do the illustrations match? Bonus: What text feature helped you find the connection quickly?
The paragraphs above. Bonus: Bold print
100
On page 110, what does the 'caption' say?
'This view of the night sky is seen from Arizona.'
200
What is erosion? Bonus: Name something that can cause erosion?
The process of carrying away soil or pieces of rocks; the process through which weathered rock or soil is moved from one place to another. Bonus: rain, wind, storms, etc.
200
The prefix 'anti' means against. Give an example of a word that begins with 'anti' and explain what it is against.
antivenom, antibacterial, antifreeze, antiperspirant
200
If you were using OPAC to find information about light & sound, which search strategy would you use: A. subject search B. author search C. title search
A. subject search
200
On page 44 the 'heading' is "BECOME AN EXPERT". What is the 'subheading?
The Amazing World of Ants
200
What is the copyright date of the text?
2011
300
What is 'chemical energy'?
energy that is stored in substances like food
300
What does the prefix 'aqua' mean? Bonus: Give an example of a word beginning with 'aqua'.
Aqua means water. Ex. aquarium, aquamarine, aquatic
300
Which items must you include when writing a bibliography: A. author, title, date due at the library B. author, title, number of pages C. author, title, copyright date
C. author, title, copyright date
300
Refer to the 'Glossary' in the back of the book. What 3 types on information are given for each word: A. definition, page number, pronunciation B. page number, pronunciation, antonym C. definition, page number, part of speech
A. definition, page number, pronunciation
300
How many authors does your science textbook have? Name one.
5 Bell, Butler, Trundle, Lederman, Moore
400
Kinetic energy is the energy of __________?
Motion
400
What does the prefix 'pre' mean? Bonus: Name a word that begins with 'pre' and give it's meaning.
'Pre' means beginning. Examples: Preheat, premade, premeditate, etc.
400
Note taking from a book or internet search means: A. copy the words exactly and use them as your own B. print a copy and use it as your report C. read the information and then re-write the facts in your own words
C. read the information and then re-write the facts in your own words
400
Look in the index. On what page can you find information about rain? Bonus: What is another name for rain?
p. 160 Bonus: precipitation
400
Look at the photo on page 289. Who was the photographer? Hint: Look in the 'Credits' section at the back of the book.
Ryan McVay
500
What is the type of energy that is stored for future use?
Potential
500
What does the prefix 'sub' mean? Give an example.
'sub' means under Ex.: Submarine, subway, etc.
500
A 'primary source' means the first source of information. Which of these would be an example of a 'primary source: A. biography B. letter C. magazine
B. letter
500
Find Chapter 5 in the Table of Contents. What is the heading on this page?
Physical Science
500
Who is the publisher of your science textbook?
National Geographic