Exercise
Physical Science & Chemistry Context Clues
Apply context clue strategies to understand physical science and chemistry vocabulary. Practice identifying context hints to clarify the meanings of complex scientific terms.
Questions
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Based on the sentence: 'A water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom,' what is a 'molecule'?
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Based on the sentence: 'Oil floats on top of water because oil has a lower density than water,' what does 'density' measure?
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Based on the sentence: 'Rubbing two rough boards together creates friction, generating heat and slowing movement,' what is 'friction'?
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Based on the sentence: 'Due to inertia, the heavy bowling ball continued rolling until it hit the pins,' what is 'inertia'?
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Based on the sentence: 'A speeding roller coaster car has high kinetic energy because it is moving rapidly,' what is 'kinetic' energy?
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Based on the sentence: 'The stretched rubber band holds potential energy, ready to be released,' what is 'potential' energy?
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Based on the sentence: 'Stirring sugar into warm water creates a clear, evenly mixed solution,' what is a 'solution'?
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Based on the sentence: 'Pure gold is an element that cannot be broken down into simpler substances,' what is an 'element'?
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Based on the sentence: 'Gravity is the invisible force that pulls thrown balls back down toward Earth,' what is 'gravity'?
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Based on the sentence: 'The storm moved at a velocity of thirty miles per hour heading directly east,' what does 'velocity' describe?
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Based on the sentence: 'Heat transferred through the metal spoon by conduction, burning her fingers,' what is 'conduction'?
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Based on the sentence: 'Air, rock, and water are all examples of matter because they take up space and have mass,' what is 'matter'?