Unit 8 Vocabulary

the path that one object in space follows as it revolves around another object

• Comet

• Rotate

• Revolve

• Orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the term for the smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its chemical properties?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Compound

• Ion

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Which term describes the amount of matter in an object?

• Volume

• Mass

• Density

• Weight

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Which unit is used to measure electric current?

• Volt

• Ohm

• Ampere

• Watt

What is the term for a substance made of two or more elements chemically combined?

• Mixture

• Solution

• Compound

• Element

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Energy

• Nuclear Energy

What is the chemical formula for water?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the term for the force that opposes the motion of objects through air?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Air Resistance

• Tension