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"Science Friction" Vocabulary

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23 questions
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What does the word decomposition mean in the sentence below?
The rain forest floor is where decomposition of plants and animals takes place.

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What does the word detached mean in the sentence below?
The pilot's detached attitude helps him stay calm in emergencies.

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What does the word specimens mean in the sentence below?
The butterfly specimens in the zoo's collection are clearly labeled for identification.

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What does the word compromise mean in the sentence below?
Ben and Ian both want to fly the kite, but they compromise by taking turns.

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What does the word shriveled mean in the sentence below?
Faded blooms and shriveled leaves were all that remained of the beautiful bouquet.

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What does the word complex mean in the sentence below?
The diver completed a very complex dive--a double back flip with a double twist!

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What does the word principle mean in the sentence below?
The basic principle of gravity is that whatever goes up, must come down.

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What is the meaning of the word elegant as used in the sentence below?
The team of scientists come up with a very elegant solution to the problem.

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What is the meaning of the word reluctant in the sentence below?
After crashing my motorcycle and breaking my leg and arm, I am reluctant to ride again.

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What is the meaning of the word equation as it is used in the sentence below?
Much of math and science is working with equations.

Based on the definition or description given, select the correct vocabulary word.
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A person has his/her arms crossed over their chest saying, "I don't want to do that."

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The golden rule is "Treat others as you want to be treated."

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The Christmas program was very simple, tasteful, and refined this year!

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While everyone else was busy socializing with their friends, Henry sat by himself indifferent to the people around him.

Select the best vocabulary word that fits in each sentence of the summary. Use the following vocabulary words in the blanks below. Spelling counts.

principle elegant equations reluctant detached
decomposition specimens complex compromise shriveled

Amanda, Ellen, Benji, and Gorge were classmates, but they weren't friends. They were ______15_____ to work together on the science project their teacher assigned.

First, the group met at Amanda's house. Amanda's room was not ________16_______. It was very messy. There were piles of clothes all over her room. Amanda, Benji, and Ellen talked about ideas for their project, but they could not agree. They could not reach a _______17_______ by combining each others' ideas. They didn't know what to do. George did not say anything. He stayed quiet and ________18______ from the group.

Next, the group met again. In fact, they met once a week for six weeks. They still could not organize a project. Amanda's mom made them snacks to eat every week. They had turkey sandwiches and carrots.

Then Amanda discovered ______19_______ piles of green food hidden all over her room. They were green with mold, which grows on bread after some time. Suddenly Amanda understood! The kids never wanted those snacks!

But, finally, the group had a solution. Their project would be about the scientific ______20_____, or rule, of ______21______. The kids displayed the moldy sandwiches as _______22_____ that showed how food goes bad.

Before, the group didn't want to work together. Now their teacher praised them for taking on such a _____23____ project. They became friends, too!
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