PISA Science Vocabulary Quiz

Choose the correct definition of the bold word: Deforestation is:

• Planting more trees

• Protecting the rainforest

• Cutting down large areas of trees

• Growing crops in the desert

Consensus in science means:

• One scientist's personal opinion

• Agreement among most scientists

• A disagreement among countries

• A law made by the government

Photosynthesis is the process where plants:

• Eat insects for food

• Use sunlight to make food

• Take in oxygen

• Breathe out carbon dioxide

Use the correct word to complete the sentence: The (a)   is the layer of gases that surrounds Earth.

Use the correct word to complete the sentence: The (a)   of the wildfire was very high and destroyed large parts of the forest.

Use the correct word to complete the sentence: Scientists need strong (a)   before making a scientific claim.

Use the correct word to complete the sentence: Cutting down trees for wood is called (a)   .

Use the correct word to complete the sentence: The total weight of all living things in an area is called (a)   .