The Universe Review astronomers as tron o mers n Kidfriendly definition an expert in the science of the universe Sentence stem Galileo was one of the worlds ID: 769343
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The Universe Review
astronomers as – tron’ – o – mers (n.) Kid-friendly definition – an expert in the science of the universe Sentence stem – Galileo was one of the world’s first…
collapse col – lapse’ (v.)Kid-friendly definition – cave inSentence stem – Miners were trapped in the coal mine…
collide col – lide ’ (v.)Kid-friendly definition - to strike violently together; crashSentence stem – Icy roads caused…
compact com – pact’ (adj.) Kid-friendly definition – dense; firmly packed together Sentence stem – Volkswagons are…
galaxy gal’ – ax – y (n.) Kid-friendly definition - a group or system of billions of starsSentence stem – Our solar system is part of …
particles par’ – ti – cles (n.)Kid-friendly definition – small pieces; extremely small units of matterSentence stem – A strong wind blew …
More words to know astronaut democracypoliceastrodomeliteraturemanicure
astronaut A person engaged in or trained for spaceflight Word Partastro- or aster- star
democracyGovernment by the people Word Part-cracy rule, government
policeAn organized civil force for maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing the laws Word Part poli- city
astrodomeA transparent dome on top of the fuselage of an aircraft, through which observations are made for celestial navigation Word Partastro- or aster- star
literatureWritten works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit Word Partliter- letter
manicureA cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails Word Partmanu- or mani - hand
Comprehension Skill: Main Idea and Details To find the topic of a paragraph or selection, ask yourself, “What is this text about?”To find the main idea, ask yourself, “What is the most important idea about the topic?” Often it is in the first sentence of a key paragraph.
Comprehension Skill: Main Idea and Details The main idea is the most important, or central, idea about a topic. Supporting details are pieces of information that explain or support the main idea.
Written Response What is the difference between a black hole and a quasar? Look back at page 192 to help you write an answer. Use the AEC format.