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Science 4th Quarter Exam
Science 4th Quarter Exam
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Science
5th Grade
05/08/2013

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simple microscope
Definition
a microscope that uses a single lens to magnify objects
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wavelength
Definition
the distance between one crest of a wave and the next crest
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contact lens
Definition
a thin lens that is worn over the cornea of the eye, usually to correct vision problems
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focal point
Definition
the point at which light rays passing through a lens come together
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vacuum
Definition
a space that is empty of any matter
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energy
Definition
the ability to do work or cause change
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crest
Definition
the highest point of a wave
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ligament
Definition
a band of strong tissue that connects bones and holds them in place
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lens
Definition
a piece of glass or other transparent material with at least one curved surface that brings together or spreads apart light rays passing through it
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sprain
Definition
an injury in which the ligament at a joint is torn or twisted
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opaque
Definition
not letting light through
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smooth muscle
Definition
involuntary muscle tissue that lines the inside of blood vessels, intestines, and other organs
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transparent
Definition
letting light through
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tendon
Definition
a strong cord of tissue that joins a muscle to a bone
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vibration
Definition
a back and forth movement of matter
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cardiac muscle
Definition
an involuntary muscle that makes up the heart
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skeletal system
Definition
a system of bones and tissue that supports and protects the body
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cartilage
Definition
tough, flexible tissue that is part of the skeleton
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strain
Definition
an injury in which a muscle or tendon is torn slightly or stretched too far
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fracture
Definition
a break or crack in a bone
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Leeuwenhoek
Definition
invented the simple microscope
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Spitzer
Definition
invented the space telescope
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Janssen
Definition
invented the compound microscope
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Newton
Definition
invented the reflecting telescope
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Galileo
Definition
invented the refracting telescope
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206
Definition
The human body contains _____ bones.
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energy
Definition
Light, heat, and electricity are all kinds of ______.
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wavelength, crest, amplitude, and trough
Definition
What are the four parts of a wave?
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1965
Definition
What year was the soft contact lens invented?
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x rays
Definition
What is most commonly used to diagnosis bone injuries?
Term
smooth muscle
Definition
What kind of muscles moves food through the digestive system?
Term
living
Definition
A bone is a ________ thing.
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cartilage
Definition
_______ is found in the nose, ear, and tip of the breastbone.
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opaque
Definition
When something is _______, light can't pass through it.
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strain
Definition
A _____ is also called a "charlie horse".
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