Science & SS Vocab

Question 1

diagram

Answer 1

a drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something

Question 2

endangered

Answer 2

seriously at risk of extinction.

Question 3

climate

Answer 3

the common weather conditions in an area over a long period.

Question 4

construct

Answer 4

to build or erect

Question 5

adapt

Answer 5

to become adjusted to new conditions.

Question 6

region

Answer 6

an area or division of someplace

Question 7

predict

Answer 7

to say or estimate what will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.

Question 8

evidence

Answer 8

facts or information showing if a belief is true or valid

Question 9

physical environment

Answer 9

includes land, air, water, plants and animals, buildings and natural resources around us.

Question 10

characteristics

Answer 10

a feature or quality belonging to a person, place, or thing.

Question 11

fossil

Answer 11

the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock.

Question 12

landscape

Answer 12

the visible features of an area of land.

Question 13

pattern

Answer 13

a repeated model or design

Question 14

culture

Answer 14

the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.

Question 15

elect

Answer 15

to choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting.

Question 16

attract

Answer 16

exert a force on (an object) that is directed toward the source of the force.

Question 17

unite

Answer 17

to come or bring together for a common purpose or action.

Question 18

coast

Answer 18

the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land.

Question 19

describe

Answer 19

to give an account in your own words