5th Grade Science Vocabulary for TCAP

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  1. star chart
    a chart showing the relative positions of the stars in a particular part of the sky
    17 A star chart is best to use to
    A B C D
    see stars up close. identify constellations. travel around the stars. predict how constellations move.
  2. chemical property
    a property used to characterize materials in reactions that change their identity
    Distinguish between physical and chemical properties.
  3. commensal
    living in a state of commensalism
    Distinguish among symbiotic, commensal, and parasitic relationships.
  4. webbed foot
    a bird's foot with folds of skin between the toes
    A B C D
    webbed feet long, dark fur thick blubber dry, scaly skin
    TNS20057
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  5. closed loop
    a control system with a feedback loop that is active
    27 During a heat transfer demonstration, students observed water being pumped around a closed loop in an engine.
  6. cell membrane
    a thin membrane enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell
    Identify the major parts of plant and animal cells, such as the nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, and cytoplasm.
  7. cytoplasm
    the substance inside a cell, not including the nucleus
    Which numbered structure represents the cytoplasm?
  8. heat energy
    a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
    Use data from an investigation to determine the method by which heat energy is
    transferred from one object or material to another.
  9. interdependence
    a relation between entities that rely on each other
    Reporting Category: LIFE SCIENCE 2: Interdependence, Biodiversity & Change
    Performance Indicator: 0507.2.1
  10. ocean current
    the steady flow of surface ocean water in a prevailing direction
    Ocean currents flow toward the mountain.
  11. photosynthesis
    formation of compounds in plants aided by radiant energy
    Identify photosynthesis as the food manufacturing process in plants.
  12. kinetic energy
    the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of motion
    Differentiate between potential and kinetic energy.
  13. male parent
    a male parent
    This information comes from
    F G H J
    both parents. neither parent. only the dominant parent. only the male parent.
  14. potential energy
    energy stored by a body or system by virtue of its position
    26 Which of these is the best example of potential energy?
  15. Appalachian Mountains
    a mountain range in the eastern United States extending from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico; a historic barrier to early westward expansion of the United States
    19 The Blue Ridge Mountains form part of the eastern Appalachian Mountains.
  16. cell wall
    a rigid layer of polysaccharides enclosing a plant membrane
    Identify the major parts of plant and animal cells, such as the nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, and cytoplasm.
  17. faulting
    (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
    Describe internal forces such as volcanoes, earthquakes, faulting, and plate movements that are responsible for the earth’s major geological features, such as mountains, valleys, etc.
  18. apparent motion
    an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object
    Distinguish among the planets according to their known characteristics, such as appearance,
    location, composition, and apparent motion.
  19. Big Dipper
    a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
    18 A student looks for the Big Dipper constellation in the night sky.
  20. convection
    transfer of heat caused by molecular motion in liquid or gas
    A convection B conduction C insulation D radiation
    TNS10545
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    TNS10344
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  21. symbiosis
    the relation between two interdependent species of organisms
    F symbiosis G respiration H pollination J photosynthesis
    TNS10537
    Grade 5 Science | Page 90
    Copyright © 2009 by Tennessee State Department of Education.
  22. symbiotic
    of organisms living together, especially to mutual advantage
    Distinguish among symbiotic, commensal, and parasitic relationships.
  23. surface area
    the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
    Data Table
    Which object most likely had the least surface area?
  24. heredity
    the transmission of genetic factors to the next generation
    Reporting Category: LIFE SCIENCE 1: Cells, Flow of Matter & Energy, Heredity
    Performance Indicator: 0507.TE.2
  25. biodiversity
    the variety of plant and animal life in a habitat
    Reporting Category: LIFE SCIENCE 2: Interdependence, Biodiversity & Change
    Performance Indicator: 0507.2.1
  26. pollination
    transfer of the fine spores that contain male gametes
    F symbiosis G respiration H pollination J photosynthesis
    TNS10537
    Grade 5 Science | Page 90
    Copyright © 2009 by Tennessee State Department of Education.
  27. evaporate
    change into gas or steam
    As heat is added, the water will evaporate.
  28. nutrient
    any substance that can be metabolized to give energy
    A controls what enters and leaves the cell B stores nutrients for the cell C produces food for the cell D controls the activities of the cell
    TNS20170
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    Copyright © 2009 by Tennessee State Department of Education.
  29. aqueduct
    a conduit that carries water over a valley
    6 The picture shows an aqueduct that people built in California.
  30. conduction
    the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
    A convection B conduction C insulation D radiation
    TNS10545
    Grade 5 Science | Page 109
    TNS10344
    Copyright © 2009 by Tennessee State Department of Education.
  31. condense
    cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid
    As heat is removed, water vapor will condense.
  32. amphibian
    cold-blooded vertebrate living on land but breeding in water
    Identify physical and behavioral adaptations that enable animals, such as amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, and mammals, to survive in a particular environment.
  33. constellation
    a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
    17 A star chart is best to use to
    A B C D
    see stars up close. identify constellations. travel around the stars. predict how constellations move.
  34. parasitic
    relating to an animal or plant that lives in or on a host
    Distinguish among symbiotic, commensal, and parasitic relationships.
  35. sea breeze
    a cooling breeze from the sea (during the daytime)
    20
    Which diagram correctly identifies the air movement of a sea breeze?
  36. germination
    the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow
    5
    Students are investigating whether water affects the germination of radish seeds.
  37. lichen
    a plant occurring in crusty patches on tree trunks or rocks
    11 Lichens are made of fungi and algae that benefit from growing together.
  38. migrate
    move from one country or region to another and settle there
    F G H J
    to get water to people who live in areas with little water to limit the erosion of the mountains and soil to prevent water from flooding the state to help animals migrate
    TNS10834
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  39. sediment
    matter that has been deposited by some natural process
    Wind blew sediments into clumps.
  40. precipitation
    the falling to earth of any form of water
    2
    1 Ocean
    Which area would most likely receive the greatest amount of precipitation?
  41. respiration
    a single complete act of breathing in and out
    F symbiosis G respiration H pollination J photosynthesis
    TNS10537
    Grade 5 Science | Page 90
    Copyright © 2009 by Tennessee State Department of Education.
  42. membrane
    a sheet of tissue that lines or connects organs or cells
    Identify the major parts of plant and animal cells, such as the nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, and cytoplasm.
  43. diameter
    the length of a straight line through the center of a circle
    Topic
    Mercury
    Neptune
    Diameter
    4,879 km
    49,572 km
    Temperature Range
    –173oC to 427oC
    –223oC to –220oC
    Atmosphere
    Hydrogen, Helium, Oxygen
    Hydrogen, Helium, Methane
    Moons
    None
    13
    Average Distance from Sun
    57,910,000 km
    4,504,300,000 km
    Rings
    None
    Yes
    F G H J
    Both planets have moons.
  44. offspring
    the immediate descendants of a person or organism
    Recognize that information is passed from parent to offspring during reproduction.
  45. species
    taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
    F result in habitat destruction G provide more wildlife habitats H cause an increase in the number of species J cause a decrease in human population
    TNS10336
    Grade 5 Science | Page 96
    Copyright © 2009 by Tennessee State Department of Education.
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