Nuances in Word Meanings

Which word is this the definition for:

To make a formal application or request. To be applicable or relevant.

• apply

• classify

• identify

• propose

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-3

Which term describes the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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

• Molecule

• Atom

• Compound

• Ion

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which word describes the force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Tension

• Magnetism

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms or grams?

• Volume

• Density

• Mass

• Weight

Which term refers to the change of state from a gas to a liquid?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Freezing

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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

• Mixture

• Solution

• Compound

• Element

Which word describes the tendency of an object to resist a change in its state of motion?

• Inertia

• Momentum

• Velocity

• Acceleration

What is the term for the energy possessed by a body due to its motion?

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Chemical Energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which term describes the process by which a liquid changes into a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Melting

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4