60 Science Power Words QUIZ

What is the science power word for the following definition: 'a force that pulls objects toward each other'?

• gravity

• friction

• magnetism

• inertia

What is the science power word for the following definition: 'spin; turning around'?

• rotation

• gravity

• friction

• condensation

What is the science power word for the following definition: 'movement around another object'?

• revolution

• rotation

• reflection

• refraction

What is the science power word for the following definition: 'process of rocks breaking down'?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• melting

What is the science power word for the following definition: 'process of moving weathered rock'?

• erosion

• condensation

• photosynthesis

• deposition

Fill in the blank: Amphibian characteristics are animals with ________, ________ skin that starts life in water and moves to land.

• smooth, moist

• rough, dry

• scaly, hard

• furry, thick

Fill in the blank: Bird characteristics include ________, ________, ________, ________ and lungs.

• wings, feathers, beaks, lays eggs

• fins, scales, gills, swims

• fur, claws, sharp teeth, runs

• antennae, exoskeleton, six legs, flies

The girls in this picture represent ________ forces. 

• kinetic
• balanced
• unbalanced
• chemical

If I kick a soccer ball across the field, what vocabulary word tells me why the ball would slow down in the grass?

• acceleration
• friction
• gravity

Which force causes a ball to stop rolling?

• pulling force
• friction
• gravity
• sinking in water