Vocabulary

A synonym for observe is _______. Select all that apply.

• watch

• examine

• inspect

• view

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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

• Molecule

• Atom

• Compound

• Ion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the vocabulary term for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed?

• Enzyme

• Catalyst

• Inhibitor

• Reactant

Which term refers to the amount of matter in an object, commonly measured in grams or kilograms?

• Weight

• Volume

• Density

• Mass

What is the term for the force that opposes the motion of objects through air?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Air resistance

• Magnetism

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

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Melting

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the term for the energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement?

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Potential energy

• Chemical energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Which term refers to the genetic material found in the nucleus of a cell?

• RNA

• Protein

• DNA

• Lipid

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What is the vocabulary term for the process by which a liquid changes into a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Sublimation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4