S6E3A. Vocabulary

S6E3A. Vocabulary

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-LS2-5, MS-ESS2-2

+5

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a swamp?

Back

A swamp is an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects, commonly featuring trees and plant life.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of an ocean?

Back

An ocean is the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three fourths of the surface of the earth.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is a river defined?

Back

A river is a natural stream of water that is larger than a brook or creek.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What characterizes a glacier?

Back

A glacier is a large mass of ice that exists year-round and moves over land.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an aquifer?

Back

An aquifer is a body of rock or sediment that stores groundwater and allows the flow of groundwater.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main characteristics of wetlands?

Back

Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil or is present near the surface, supporting a variety of plant and animal life.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do rivers play in the ecosystem?

Back

Rivers provide habitats for wildlife, transport nutrients, and are essential for human activities such as agriculture and recreation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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