Question 1

Quadrilateral

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A plane figure with four sides and four angles.

Question 2

Pythagorean Theorem

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The theorem that states the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides in a right triangle.

Question 3

Relative Pronoun

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A pronoun that introduces a relative clause, like "who," "which," or "that".

Question 4

Dependent Clause

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought, so it can't be a sentence.

Question 5

Independent Clause

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, forming a sentence on its own.

Question 6

Photosynthesis

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize food with chlorophyll and release oxygen.

Question 7

Cellular Respiration

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The process of converting nutrients into energy in the cells of an organism.

Question 8

Chemical Equation

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A representation of a chemical reaction with the reactants on the left, the products on the right, and an arrow showing direction.

Question 9

Newton's Second Law

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The law that states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force and inversely proportional to its mass.

Question 10

Kinetic Energy

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The energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

Question 11

Potential Energy

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The energy stored in an object because of its position or condition.

Question 12

Plate Tectonics

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The theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle.

Question 13

Water Cycle

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The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the Earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.

Question 14

Food Chain

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A series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.

Question 15

Inference

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A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

Question 16

Theme

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The central topic or idea explored in a text.

Question 17

Protagonist

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The main character in a literary work who drives the plot forward.

Question 18

Metaphor

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A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

Question 19

Simile

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A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid.

Question 20

Solvent

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The substance that dissolves a solute to form a solution.

Question 21

Solute

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The substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

Question 22

Independent Variable

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A variable that stands alone and isn't changed by other variables you are trying to measure.

Question 23

Dependent Variable

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The variable that depends on other factors that are measured.

Question 24

Constant

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A value that does not change.

Question 25

Acid

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A molecule or ion capable of donating a proton, or, alternatively, capable of forming a covalent bond with an electron pair.

Question 26

Base

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A substance capable of reacting with an acid to form a salt and water, or (more broadly) of accepting or neutralizing hydrogen ions.

Question 27

Linear Equation

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An equation between two variables that produces a straight line when graphed.

Question 28

Exponential Function

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A function where the variable is the exponent of a constant base.

Question 29

Quadratic Function

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A function that can be described by an equation of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

Question 30

Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint about what is to come later in the story.

Question 31

Irony

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The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

Question 32

Primary Source

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A document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study.

Question 33

Secondary Source

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A document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere.

Question 34

Median

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The middle value in a set of data when arranged in order of size.

Question 35

Mode

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The value that appears most frequently in a set of data.

Question 36

Range

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The difference between the highest and lowest values in a set of data.

Question 37

Adaptation

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A change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.

Question 38

Evolution

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The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Question 39

Natural Selection

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The process where organisms with favorable traits are more likely to reproduce, leading to evolutionary changes.

Question 40

Atomic Number

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the chemical properties of an element and its place in the periodic table.

Question 41

Atomic Mass

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The mass of an atom of a chemical element expressed in atomic mass units.

Question 42

Covalent Bond

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A chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Question 43

Ionic Bond

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A type of chemical bond that involves a metal and a non-metal ion through electrostatic attraction.

Question 44

Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Question 45

Setting

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The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place in a story.

Question 46

Point of View

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The perspective from which a story is narrated.

Question 47

Conflict

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A serious disagreement, struggle, or fight between characters in a story, which drives the plot.

RICAS Test Prep: Comprehensive Flashcard Set