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Science TAKS Vocabulary

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MicroscopeAn instrument that makes small objects appear larger
TelescopeAn optical instrument for making distant objects appear larger and therefore nearer
FrequencyNumber of vibrations produced in one second
RangeDifference between the smallest and largets values in a data set
ManipulateTo handle, manage, or use skillfully
FlammableEasily set on fire, combustible
PredictTo develop a statement of what you think will happen under certain conditions based on observations or research
AccurateFree from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact
MeniscusCurved surface of a liquid, such as water, where it meets the sides of its container
PredictionA guess about what will happen under certain conditions, that is based on observation and research
DensityAmount of mass in a given volume of a substance or object; found by dividing mass by its volume
VolumeAmount of space an object or substance takes up; measured in liters or cubic centimeters
MassAmount of matter in something; measured in grams
ConstantNot changing or varying; uniform; regular; invariable
PreciseTo be definite and exact when measuring or recording
ImpactThe striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision
TopographicFeatures of a land area caused by difference in elevation
InterpretTo give or provide the meaning of; explain
InitialAt the beginning, first
SequenceThe following of one thing after another, a connected series
DetermineTo conclude as after reasoning and/or observation
RepresentTo serve as an example or specimen of; to describe in words
LimitationA limiting condition; restrictive weakness; lack of capacity; inability
ModelSimplified version of some part of the natural world that helps explain how it functions
VariableA condition that is changed in order to find out the effect of that change
InferTo use avaiable evidence to develop an explanation, not direct observation
ConclusionA result, issue, or outcome


Computer Technology Integration Specialist
Fairmont Junior High School
Pasadena, TX

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