5th Grade Tier 2 Science Vocabulary List #4

What does it mean to examine something?

• To look at something closely and carefully

• To tell about something using words

• The direction where the sun rises

• A guess about what will happen based on what you know

What is an illustration?

• A picture or diagram that explains something

• The direction where the sun sets

• A guess about what will happen based on what you know

• The middle or typical amount in a set of numbers

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What does it mean to describe something?

• To tell about something using words

• To look at something closely and carefully

• A unit of weight, about as heavy as a paperclip

• The direction where the sun rises

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is a "Characteristic"?

• A group of the same type of organisms

• A special quality or feature of something

• The biggest or most important

• In most cases; usually

What does "Population" refer to in scientific terms?

• The result or outcome of something

• A group of the same type of organisms in an area

• To hold up or give evidence

• To influence or change something

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What does "Greatest" mean in scientific studies?

• The biggest or most important

• To bring something new into a situation

• A special quality or feature

• In most cases; usually

What does "Generally" mean?

• To influence or change something

• In most cases; usually

• The result or outcome of something

• A group of the same type of organisms

Which term is used for backing up scientific claims with data?

• Effect

• Support

• Population

• Characteristic

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5