What is the primary difference between scientific vocabulary and everyday language?
Language in Science: Vocabulary in Science

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Scientific vocabulary is more complex.
Scientific vocabulary is context-specific.
Everyday language is more formal.
Everyday language is used in science.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In the context of football, what does the term 'forward pass' refer to?
A pass thrown by the quarterback
A type of kick
A penalty
A defensive move
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How might a doctor describe a cough caused by an upper respiratory infection?
As a viral fever
As a bacterial infection
As a result of a rhinovirus
As a common cold
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a paramecium, according to a microbiologist?
A fungal organism
A microorganism with cilia for movement
A type of bacteria
A type of virus
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some functions of scientific vocabulary?
To entertain and amuse
To sort, measure, test, describe, and explain
To confuse and complicate
To simplify and generalize
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