The Secret Science/Lions Vocabulary

What does the word "radiate" mean in the context of the sentence: "The sun began to radiate warmth as it rose in the sky"?

• To revolve around

• To emit rays of light, heat, or energy

• To block light

• To absorb energy

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CCSS.L.6.4A

Which of the following words is derived from the Latin root "aero," meaning "air"?

• Parasol

• Radius

• Aerial

• Cipher

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CCSS.L.6.4B

Choose the correct definition of "solar" in the context of the sentence: "The solar panels were installed to harness energy from the sun."

• Relating to the moon

• Relating to the sun

• Relating to stars

• Relating to planets

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CCSS.L.6.4A

The word "cipher" is used to describe:

• A type of code or secret writing

• A type of aircraft

• A type of plant

• A type of animal

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CCSS.L.6.6

What does the Greek root "soph" in "sophisticated" mean?

• Simple

• Wise

• Fast

• Strong

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CCSS.L.6.4B

In the context of the sentence, "The theory of evolution explains how species change over time," what does "theory" mean?

• A guess

• A set of ideas intended to explain facts or events

• A proven fact

• A story

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CCSS.L.6.6

What does the word "radius" refer to in geometry?

• A line segment from the center of a circle to its circumference

• A line that divides a circle into two equal parts

• The distance around a circle

• The area of a circle

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CCSS.L.6.4A

The word "miscellaneous" is best described as:

• A single type of item

• Many different types of things

• A collection of similar items

• A group of identical objects

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CCSS.L.6.6

Which of the following words contains the Latin root "sol," meaning "sun"?

• Parasol

• Cipher

• Aerial

• Livestock

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CCSS.L.6.4B

In the context of the sentence, "The pursuers were gaining on the fleeing suspect," what does "pursuers" mean?

• People who are chasing or searching for you

• People who are hiding

• People who are lost

• People who are resting

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CCSS.L.6.6