Science Context Clues

The geologist found a fossil of a prehistoric creature embedded in the rock. What does the word "embedded" mean in this sentence?

• floating

• buried

• moving

• alive

The botanist discovered a new species of plant in the rainforest. What does the word "species" mean in this sentence?

• group of similar organisms

• individual organism

• part of an ecosystem

• type of soil

The astronomer used a telescope to observe distant stars and galaxies. What does the word "observe" mean in this sentence?

• move

• touch

• ignore

• study carefully

The conservationist is concerned about the impact of deforestation on local wildlife. What does the word "deforestation" mean in this sentence?

• planting new trees

• cutting down trees

• studying trees

• burning trees

The physicist conducted experiments to test the hypothesis that light travels faster than sound. What does the word "hypothesis" mean in this sentence?

• fact

• experiment

• theory

• measurement

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The meteorologist predicted that cold front would bring snow to the region. What does the word "front" mean in this sentence?

• type of weather

• boundary between two air masses

• measurement of temperature

• direction of wind

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The chemist mixed 2 substances together to create a new compound with unique properties. What does the word "compound" mean in this sentence?

• a mixture of different substances

• a single element

• a chemical reactions

• instrument for measuring chemicals

The ecologist measured the biodiversity of the coral reef using a variety of techniques. What does the word "biodiversity" mean in this sentence?

• a number of different species in an ecosystems

• size of an ecosystem

• age of the ecosystem

• temperature of the ecosystem

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

A process of gathering information about our world

• science

• experiment

• inferring

• questioning

Something that changes in an experiment or investigation

• prediction

• variable

• hypothesis

• question

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2