Speaking of Science Exam REVIEW

Why is it a good idea to examine the structure of a scientific text before you begin reading it?

• You’ll know where to look for specific information.

• You’ll be able to grasp all of the main ideas before reading.

• You’ll be able to see which information is most important.more_vert

• You’ll know who wrote the article, for whom, and why.

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Which phrases describe how the articles in scientific journals are different from science writing found in popular magazines? (Select all correct answers.)

• include much more data

• organized by topic

• have been peer reviewed

• less technical in style

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Read the sentence below, which appears in the brochure “Nanotechnology: Big Things from a Tiny World.” As you read, look for context clues that could help you define any scientific terms.

Scientists have also developed sensors to measure pesticide levels in the field, allowing farmers to use less while still protecting their plants.

According to the context clues provided by the author, what is a pesticide?

• something that develops sensors

• something that protects plants

• something that monitors pests

• something that farmers develop

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What other skill can you combine with your knowledge of Greek and Latin word parts to understand a word you’ve never seen before?

• summarizing

• pronunciation

• rereading the passage

• musing context clues

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Reread this excerpt from "Fold Here: Scientific Uses for an Ancient Art Form." As you read, think about how the writer tried to incorporate normal, everyday elements into this science article.

Another study that combines origami and robotics is led by Daniela Rus, head of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at MIT. Her team is focused on designing robots that can be constructed and programmed more quickly and easily--and then used by professionals and amateurs alike. Where does origami fit in? The machines are delivered by 2-D printers and would be preprogrammed to fold themselves into 3-D shapes that can be manipulated and controlled using a smartphone or other device.

What topic is mentioned as a way to help readers relate to the ideas in this paragraph?

• robots

• smartphones

• 2-D and 3-D printers

• preprogrammed machines

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If the scope of a scientific article is narrow and the text is very detailed, who is the most likely audience?

• teachers

• the general public

• scientists

• people with a college degree

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What is the BEST reason for a writer to include a video on a scientific website?

• to describe difficult terms accurately

• to show movement or activity

• to help visitors visualize an object

• to report on research more accurately

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What is the BEST reason for including a circle graph in a scientific report?

• to help readers compare the parts of a whole

• to illustrate trends and patterns in data

• to compare categories of information

• to show how one concept relates to another

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In science writing, what is the purpose of historical points of reference?

• to help readers understand the complete history of a scientific idea

• to help readers understand an especially difficult concept or idea

• to help readers connect prior knowledge to new discoveries

• to help readers sympathize with past scientists

Which transitional tags signal that a text’s details are organized in chronological order?

• like, similarly, and both

• except that, as opposed to, and otherwise

• because of, instead of, and due to

• from the start, next, and lastly

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