Science Terminology Quiz

Vocabulary and Definitions

• Ranging (v): To vary or extend within specific limits.
• Steeply (adv): Characterized by a sharp incline or angle.
• Oriented (v): Positioned or directed in a specific manner.
• Make up (v): To constitute or form something.
• Emerge (v): To come into view or rise from a state.
• Buoyancy (n): The capability of a substance to float in a liquid.
• Susceptible (adj): Easily influenced or at risk of harm.
• Span (n): The duration for which something exists or is relevant.
• Phenomenon (n): A notable or observable event.
• Variables (n): Factors or elements that may change in a situation.
• Initial (adj): Pertaining to the beginning stage of something.
• Elevation (n): The measure of height above a reference point.
• Patterns (n): Recurrent traits or behaviors that can be observed.
• Approximately (adv): Indicates a rough estimation or not exact measure.
• Includes (v): To encompass or contain elements within.
• Assuming (v): Accepting something to be true without proof.
• Uninhabitable (adj): Not suitable for living conditions.
• Rate (n): The speed or frequency of an event over time.
• Ripe (adj): Fully developed and ready for use.

Emotional and Behavioral Terms

• Bitterly (adv): Expressing strong animosity or resentment.
• Despair (n): A state of complete loss or absence of hope.
• Scant (adj): Situations where resources are barely enough.
• Wistfully (adv): With a sense of nostalgia or longing.
• Scruples (n): Feelings of guilt or hesitation regarding morality.
• Clatter (n): A noisy, chaotic sound often from falling objects.
• Racket (n): A loud and disorderly noise; frequently chaotic.
• Jerky (adj): Sudden and rapid in movements or actions.
• Board (n): Provision of meals while staying at a location.
• Mopes (v): To dwell in a gloomy, sad state.
• Pines (v): To complain or express dissatisfaction frequently.
• Triumphantly (adv): In a manner that conveys victory or success.
• Propounded (v): To suggest or propose an idea for consideration.
• Wearily (adv): In a manner exhibiting extreme fatigue.
• Frills (n): Extravagant or unnecessarily decorative items.
• Shrugged (v): A nonverbal expression of doubt or indifference.

Social and Natural Concepts

• Tirades (n): Lengthy, aggressive speeches or outbursts.
• Keenly (adv): With strong intensity or sharp perception.
• Unbearable (adj): Too distressing or intolerable to endure.
• Resentful (adj): Expressing bitterness or displeasure.
• Restrain (v): To hold back or control responses or reactions.
• Striving (v): To exert effort towards achieving a goal.
• Brooks (n): Small natural streams of water.
• Scolds (v): Verbally reprimanding or finding fault with others.

Geographical and Geological Terms

• Seamount (n): Underwater mountains with peaks below water.
• Archipelago (n): A series or cluster of islands.
• Upheaval (n): Significant geological activity causing the earth's crust to rise.
• Collisions (n): Intense crashes between moving bodies.
• Tectonic plate (n): Massive geological formations shifting on molten layers.
• Relatively (adv): To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat.
• Magma (n): Molten rock material located beneath the earth's surface.
• Lithosphere (n): Earth’s outer layer consisting of tectonic plates.
• Crust (n): The outermost layer of terrestrial bodies.
• Mantle (n): The earth's layer between the crust and the core.
• Eruptions (n): Violent volcanic activities resulting in explosions.
• Identified (adj): Recognized or acknowledged.
• Consists (v): Composed of several components or elements.
• Abnormally (adv): Deviating from what is considered normal.
• Originates (v): To derive or initiate from beginning.
• Ultimately (adv): Referring to the final outcome or conclusion.
• Rudimentary (adj): Basic and fundamental, not fully developed.
• Breach (v): To create an opening or break through.
• Consistent (adj): Steadily occurring without variance.