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Worksheets5th Grade Science Vocabulary 25-26
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 55mins
Density
The amount of matter in an object compared to the space it takes up
The physical forms (such as solid, liquid, and gas) that matter can exist in.
How hot or cold something is.
The physical property of attracting certain metals.
magnetism
The physical property of attracting certain metals.
The amount of matter in an object.
The amount of matter in an object compared to the space it takes up
The physical forms (such as solid, liquid, and gas) that matter can exist in.
state of matter
The amount of matter in an object compared to the space it takes up.
How hot or cold something is.
The physical forms (such as solid, liquid, and gas) that matter can exist in.
The physical property of attracting certain metals.
temperature
How hot or cold something is.
The physical property of attracting certain metals.
The amount of matter in an object.
The physical forms (such as solid, liquid, and gas) that matter can exist in.
mass
how hot or cold something is
The amount of matter in an object.
The physical property of attracting certain metals.
The amount of matter in an object compared to the space it takes up
Mixture
a combination of two or more substances in which the substances keep their identities
a mixture that has the same composition throughout because all its parts are mixed evenly
solution
a combination of two or more different substances in which the substances keep their identities
a mixture that has the same composition throughout because all its parts are mixed evenly
evaporation
a substance that dissolves in another substance,
when a liquid turns into a gas, or vapor, due to increased energy in its particles sometimes through boiling
a special mix where different things are completely blended together, so you can't see the separate parts
a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically joined, but keep their individual properties
Volume
a material that reduces or stops the flow of heat or electricity
The amount of space an object takes up.
Insulator
a material that reduces or prevents the transfer of energy
the amount of space an object takes up
conductor
How much space an object takes up
a material that transfer energy easily
electrical energy
energy caused by the movement of electrical charges
a material that prevents or slows the flow of energy
solubility
how much of a substance will dissolve in a different substance
a material that reduces of prevents the transfer of energy
physical property
anything you can observe about an object by using your senses
the amount of matter in an object compared to the space it takes up
scale
how hot or cold something is
how large or small something is
decanting
process of carefully pouring liquid from one container to another to separate it from something more dense
how hot or cold something is
Force
a push or pull, which may cause a change in an object's motion
a change of position of an object
Motion
a push or pull, which may cause a change in an object's motion
a change of position of an object
Balanced (Equal) Force
forces that cancel each other out because they are equal in size and opposite in direction
forces that causes a change in an object's motion because they don't cancel each other out
unbalanced (unequal) forces
forces that cancel each other out because they are equal in size and opposite in direction
forces that cause a change in an objects's motion because they don't cancel each other out
Energy Transfer
the movement of energy from one place to another or from one object to another
a force that makes it hard for two surfaces to slide past each other
Gravity
an invisible force that pulls all things with mass towards each other
a force that makes it hard for two surfaces to slide past each other
Friction
a force that makes it hard for two surfaces to slide past each other
an invisible force or pull that magnets have to attract or push away certain metals like iron without touching them
Kinetic Energy
stored energy waiting to be used
the energy an object has because it is moving
potential energy
stored energy waiting to be used
the energy an object has because it is moving
Independent Variable
What I can change
What I measure or observe
What I keep the same
Dependent Variable
What I change
What I measure or observe
What I keep the same
Controlled Variable
What I change
What I measure or observe
What I keep the same
Energy Transformation
the flow of electrically charged particles
a change in energy from one form to another
chemical energy
energy that is stored in matter and that can be released by a chemical reaction.
the flow of electrically charged particles.
electric current
A change in energy from one form to another.
the flow of electrically charged particles.
electric circuit
stored energy waiting to be used
the path an electric current follows
mechanical energy
the energy stored inside chemicals in their atomic bonds.
the energy of a moving object, like a ball rolling, or the energy an object has stored due to its position, like a ball held high in the air before being dropped
thermal energy
the heat energy inside things that makes particles (like atoms and molecules) move and vibrate
the energy stored inside chemicals in their atomic bonds.
sound energy
the heat energy inside things that makes particles (like atoms and molecules) move and vibrate
a type of energy made when something vibrates, like a drum or a guitar string
closed circuit
an incomplete road for electricity, with a broken path, switch, or connection that stops the flow of electric current
a complete circle of wires and components where electricity can travel without any breaks
open circuit
a complete circle of wires and components where electricity can travel without any breaks
an incomplete road for electricity, with a broken path, switch, or connection that stops the flow of electric current
conduction
moving heat through direct contact
moving heat through a heated fluid
moving heat through electromagnetic waves
convection
moving heat through direct contact
moving heat through heated fluid
moving heat through electromagnetic waves
radiation heat
moving heat through direct contact
moving heat through electromagnetic waves
moving heat through heated fluid
flow
movement of electrons
how hot or cold something is
load
movement of electrons
the part that uses electricity to do a job
conducting path
the part that uses electricity to do a job.
complete loop made of materials that allow electricity to flow. It's a highway for electricity!
energy source
complete loop made of materials that allow electricity to flow
provides the power to make electricity flow
series circuit
single, one way street where electricity must travel through every component in a line to complete its journey. ONE PATH
A road with multiple lanes. Electricity takes multiple routes to get from one point to another.
parallel circuit
single, one way street where electricity must travel through every component in a line to complete its journey. ONE PATH
A road with multiple lanes. Electricity takes multiple routes to get from one point to another.
light
to be taken in by an object
energy that lets you see
to bounce off an object
to bend light as it moves from one material to another
Absorption
energy that lets you see
to bounce off an object
to be taken in by an object
to bend light as it moves from one material to another
Reflection
to bounce off an object
to be taken in by an object
energy that lets you see
to bend light as it moves from one material to another
refraction
to bend light as it moves from one material to another
energy that lets you see
to be taken in by an object
to bounce off an object
concave
curved inward, like the inside of a bowl or a spoon
curves outward, like the outside of a ball or a sphere
convex
curved inward, like the inside of a bowl or a spoon
curves outward, like the outside of a ball or a sphere
transparent
an object lets some light pass through, but it's not clear enough to see through completely
you can see through something clearly because almost all light passes through it
you cannot see through it because NO light passes through
translucent
you cannot see through it because NO light passes through
an object lets some light pass through, but it's not clear enough to see through completely
you can see through something clearly because almost all light passes through it
opaque
you can see through something clearly because almost all light passes through it
an object lets some light pass through, but it's not clear enough to see through completely
you cannot see through it because NO light passes through
Axis
a straight imaginary line that an object spins around
when an object turns or spins around a central point
the apparent path the sun takes across the sky
the different shape of the moon we see from Earth as it orbits our planet
rotation
a straight, imaginary line that an object spins around
when an object turns or spins around a central point
a dark shape created when an object blocks light
the apparent path the Sun takes across our sky every day
Shadow
the apparent path the Sun takes across our sky every day
a dark shape created when an object blocks light
when an object turns or spins around a central point
a straight, imaginary line that an object spins around
Solar Arc
a straight, imaginary line that an object spins around
the apparent path the Sun takes across our sky every day
when an object turns or spins around a central point
a dark shape created when an object blocks light
horizon
a dark shape created when an object blocks light
the line where the sky seems to meet the Earth
the different shapes of the moon we see from Earth as it orbits our planet
the apparent path the Sun takes across our sky every day
moon phase
the apparent path the Sun takes across our sky every day
the line where the sky seems to meet the Earth
the different shapes of the moon we see from Earth as it orbits our planet
a dark shape created when an object blocks light
Day and Night
the time when our side of Earth faces the sun and the time when our side of Earth faces away from the sun
a dark shape created when an object blocks light
the apparent path the Sun takes across our sky every day
the line where the sky seems to meet the Earth
water cycle
when liquid turns into a gas
when gas cools and turns into a liquid
the continuous journey of Earth's water as it moves between the sky and the ground
any form of water that falls from the clouds
evaporation
when a liquid turns into a gas
when a gas cools and turn into a liquid
how plants release water vapor into the air
when water is hidden underground
condensation
when a liquid turns into a gas
when a gas cools and turns into a liquid
how plants release water vapor into the air
any form of water that falls from clouds
precipitation
when liquid turns into a gas
when a gas cools and turns into a liquid
any form of water that falls from clouds
how plants release water vapor into the air
transpiration
when a liquid turns into a gas
when a gas cools and turns into a liquid
any form of water that falls from the clouds
how plants release water vapor into the air
ground water
how plants release water vapor into the air
water that is hidden underground
water in its gaseous state
the blanket of gases that surround Earth
runoff
when water flows over the ground instead of soaking in and goes into streams, rivers, and lakes
water in its gaseous state
the blanket of gases that surrounds Earth
water that is hidden underground
atmosphere
water in its gaseous state
water that is hidden underground
the blanket of gases that surround Earth
how plants release water vapor into the air
sediment
energy sources like coal, oil and natural gas
tiny pieces of dirt, sand or rock that have been carried and settled at the bottom of water
process of breaking down rocks, soil and minerals into smaller piecs
sedimentary rock
process of breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals into smaller pieces
when natural forces like wind, water or ice break down and carry away bits of Earth's surface
a type of rock formed from small pieces of other rocks, sand and remains of living things that are squeezed together over a long time
fossil fuel
energy sources like coal, oil and natural gas
process of breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals into smaller pieces
when natural forces like wind, water or ice break down and carry away bits of Earth's surface
weathering
when natural forces like wind, water or ice drop of bits of sand, soil and rock in a new spot
when natural forces like wind, water, or ice break down and carry away bits of the Earth's surface
the process of breaking down rocks, soil and minerals into smaller pieces
erosion
when natural forces like wind, water or ice break down and carry away bits of Earth's surface
the process of breaking down rocks, soil and minerals into smaller pieces
when natural forces like wind, water or ice drop off bits of sand, soil and rock in a new spot
deposition
the process of breaking down rocks, soil and minerals into smaller pieces
when natural forces like wind, water and ice break down and carry away bits of Earth's surface
when natural forces like wind, water or ice drop off bits of sand, soil and rock in a new spot
compaction
when layers of sediment get squeezed together by the weight of new layers that land on top of them
when tiny rock bits get glued together by minerals that act like a natural glue to form a solid rock
the process of breaking down rocks, soil and minerals into smaller pieces
cementation
when layers of sediment get squeezed together by the weight of new layers that land on top of them
when tiny rock bits get glued together by minerals that act like a natural glue to form a solid rock
the process of breaking down rocks, soil and minerals into smaller pieces
land forms
when tiny rock bits get glued together by minerals that act like a natural glue to form a solid rock
the natural features of the Earth's surface
when layers of sediment get squeezed together by the weight of new layers that land on top of them
sand dune
a valley with a broad, flat bottom and steep sides, created when a glacier flows through it
a deep, long valley with steep, rocky sides, often with a river flowing through at the bottom
a hill or ridge of sand that is built up by the wind
u-shaped valley
a valley with a broad, flat bottom and steep sides, created when a glacier flows through it
a triangle shaped landform created when a river carrying sediment deposits the sediment where it enters a larger body of water
a deep, long valley with steep, rocky sides, often with a river flowing at the bottom
canyon
a hill or ridge of sand that is built up by the wind
a deep, long valley with steep, rocky sides, often with a river flowing at the bottom
a valley with a broad, flat bottom and steep sides, created when a glacier flow through it
delta
a hill or ridge of sand that is built up by the wind
a deep, long valley with steep, rocky sides, often with a river flowing at the bottom
a triangle-shaped landform created when a river carrying sediment slows down and deposits the sediment where it enters a larger body of water
renewable
things like coal, oil, and gas that we use for energy, but once they're gone, they're gone
a term for things that can be renewed, replaced, or refilled naturally and don't run out
non-renewable
things like coal, oil, and gas that we use for energy, but once they're gone, they're gone
things that can be renewed, replaced, or refilled naturally and don't run out
resources
a giant, super-organized hole in the ground where we bury our trash that can't be recycled, using special layers and soil covers to keep it safe from hurting the Earth, animals, or people, often located far away from homes so we don't smell or see it
things that can be renewed, replaced, or refilled naturally and don't run out
conserve
protecting Earth's resources (like water, air, animals, trees) by using less and not wasting
a giant, super-organized hole in the ground where we bury our trash that can't be recycled, using special layers and soil covers to keep it safe from hurting the Earth, animals, or people, often located far away from homes so we don't smell or see it
reusable
protecting Earth's resources (like water, air, animals, trees) by using less and not wasting
something can be used again and again instead of throwing it away
recycling
getting rid of something you don't need anymore
turning old things like plastic bottles, paper, and cans into brand new items instead of just throwing them away
environmental impacts
getting rid of something you don't need anymore
how things we do change nature—making air dirty, hurting animals' homes, or using up water—or sometimes helping it, like planting trees
landfills
getting rid of something you don't need anymore
a giant, super-organized hole in the ground where we bury our trash that can't be recycled, using special layers and soil covers to keep it safe from hurting the Earth, animals, or people, often located far away from homes so we don't smell or see it
efficient
doing something really well, without wasting any time, energy, or materials
getting rid of something you don't need anymore
disposal
getting rid of something you don't need anymore
doing something really well, without wasting any time, energy, or materials,
organism
nonliving
any single living thing
living
where all living things live and work together
Abiotic
living
non living
where all the living things live and work together
any single living thing
biotic
living
nonliving
any single living thing
where all the living things live and work together
ecosystem
non living
where all the living things live and work together
living
any single living thing
food web
living
nonliving
shows how plants and animals are connected by what they eat
any single living thing
pollutants
living
nonliving
yucky substances that make our air, water and land dirty
where living things live and work together
beneficial
harmful
something that is good for you
living
nonliving
fossil
a natural history snapshot, showing evidence of ancient plants and animals preserved in rock, like bones, shells, or even footprints, telling us stories about Earth's past life and environments
a super-scientist who studies fossils (like dinosaur bones, ancient plants, or shells) to learn about life from millions of years ago, figuring out what creatures looked like, what they ate, and how Earth has changed
like a "squished" picture of something from long ago, like a dinosaur's footprint or a leaf, left in soft mud or sand that turned into rock, showing its shape without having any of the original body parts inside, just a hollow outline
paleontologist
like a "squished" picture of something from long ago, like a dinosaur's footprint or a leaf, left in soft mud or sand that turned into rock, showing its shape without having any of the original body parts inside, just a hollow outline
a super-scientist who studies fossils (like dinosaur bones, ancient plants, or shells) to learn about life from millions of years ago, figuring out what creatures looked like, what they ate, and how Earth has changed
a natural history snapshot, showing evidence of ancient plants and animals preserved in rock, like bones, shells, or even footprints, telling us stories about Earth's past life and environments
imprint
a natural history snapshot, showing evidence of ancient plants and animals preserved in rock, like bones, shells, or even footprints, telling us stories about Earth's past life and environments
a super-scientist who studies fossils (like dinosaur bones, ancient plants, or shells) to learn about life from millions of years ago, figuring out what creatures looked like, what they ate, and how Earth has changed
like a "squished" picture of something from long ago, like a dinosaur's footprint or a leaf, left in soft mud or sand that turned into rock, showing its shape without having any of the original body parts inside, just a hollow outline
trait
a natural home for an animal or plant
a natural, built-in "know-how" or feeling that helps animals and people do important things without being taught
a special feature or quality that makes you, someone else, or an animal unique
the body parts that help living things survive, grow, and do jobs like getting food, moving, and protecting themselves
instinct
the body parts that help living things survive, grow, and do jobs like getting food, moving, and protecting themselves
a special feature or quality that makes you, someone else, or an animal unique
a natural, built-in "know-how" or feeling that helps animals and people do important things without being taught
a natural home for an animal or plant
habitat
a special feature or quality that makes you, someone else, or an animal unique
a natural home for an animal or plant
the body parts that help living things survive, grow, and do jobs like getting food, moving, and protecting themselves
How plants and animals live (how they do things and what they do.)
structure
a natural, built-in "know-how" or feeling that helps animals and people do important things without being taught
a natural home for an animal or plant
the body parts that help living things survive, grow, and do jobs like getting food, moving, and protecting themselves
How plants and animals live (how they do things and what they do.)
function
a natural, built-in "know-how" or feeling that helps animals and people do important things without being taught
How plants and animals live (how they do things and what they do.)
a natural home for an animal or plant
learned behavior
a natural, built-in "know-how" or feeling that helps animals and people do important things without being taught
something you learn from experience or by watching others
a natural home for an animal or plant
to move from one place to another, usually over a long distance or at a specific time
migrate
to move from one place to another, usually over a long distance or at a specific time
the body parts that help living things survive, grow, and do jobs like getting food, moving, and protecting themselves
How plants and animals live (how they do things and what they do.)
a natural home for an animal or plant
