EL! Note any scientific terms in this excerpt from the website Venomous Snakes of Texas.

The Latin name piscivorous means “fish eating,” indicating its dietary characteristics. Also known as “water moccasins,” only one recognized subspecies is found in Texas . . .

What words in this excerpt belong to the domain of science?

dietary characteristics, “water moccasins,” recognized
piscivorous, “fish eating,” “water moccasins”
piscivorous, dietary characteristics, subspecies
“fish eating,” “water moccasins,” subspecies

In which of the following ways is the function of the surface of a microsphere similar to the function of an actual cell membrane? a.both make it possible for the conditions in the interior to be different from the conditions outside. b.both provide a barrier that keeps water from flowing across it so the interior remains dry. c.both separate the rna that forms in the interior from any rna that might form in the environment. d.both can actively move molecules into the interior or out into the surrounding environment.

Which best describes meiosis? a. it produces cells that are identical to the original cell b. it is responsible for the replacement of damaged skin cells c. it is responsible for growth of the organism d. it produces male and female sex cells

The steps in the formation of extrusive igneous rocks are listed below in an incorrect order: 1. rock melts due to high temperature. 2. rock is buried deep under earth's surface. 3. magma is forced out of earth's surface during volcanic eruption. 4. lava cools and crystallizes to igneous rock. which of these best shows the correct order of steps in the formation of extrusive igneous rocks? 1, 3, 4, 2 2, 1, 3, 4 3, 4, 2, 1 4, 2, 1, 3