M8 W1 Vocabulary Grade 2

Athena and Liam are on a nature hike and come across some rocks. Athena asks Liam, "What is the meaning of the word 'minerals'?"

• Small plants that grow from seeds

• Natural substances found in the earth

• A type of fuel used for energy

• The process of making something wet

During a science class, Cooper and Athena were discussing different sources of energy. What does the word "fuels" refer to?

• Things that help plants grow

• Substances that give power

• The act of providing something

• A type of mineral

Blake and Davis are working on a science project. They need to understand what a "process" means in order to complete their experiment. What does "process" mean?

• A process is a series of steps that happen in order

• A small plant that grows from a seed

• A type of mineral found in rocks

What does the word "provides" mean?

• To take something away

• To give or supply something that is needed

• To make something wet

• To grow from a seed

During a science class, Jayda and Liam were learning about how plants grow. Their teacher explained that when a seed starts to "sprout," it means:

• To dry something out

• To grow or develop from a seed

• A type of mineral

• A type of fuel

During a science experiment, Penelope and Blake were asked to observe what happens when they add a few drops of water to a dry sponge. What does "moisten" mean in this context?

• To make something dry

• To make something a little wet

• To grow from a seed

• To provide energy

Blake and Jayda are planting a garden. They notice small plants starting to grow from the seeds they planted. What are these "seedlings"?

• Small plants that grow from seeds

• A type of mineral

• A type of fuel

• The process of making something wet

During a nature walk, Penelope and Blake found a plant with leaves that were described as "spiky." What does "spiky" mean in this context?

• Smooth and soft

• Having sharp points

• A type of mineral

• A type of fuel

During a science class, Liam and Athena were discussing different types of natural resources. Liam asked, "Which word means 'natural substances found in the earth'?"

• Fuels

• Minerals

• Seedlings

• Spiky

Athena and Cooper are organizing a charity event. Which word means "to give or supply something"?

• Moisten

• Provide

• Sprout

• Process