ACT Reading natural science passages review
This study set focuses on key strategies and concepts for the ACT Reading section, specifically for natural science passages, helping students enhance their reading comprehension and test-taking skills.
Quiz(32 questions)
1. What is typically the first step in understanding a natural science passage?
Terms in this Study Set(32)
Reading Comprehension Strategies(16)
What should you identify first in a passage?
The main idea or theme of the passage.
True or False: Context clues help in understanding complex terms.
True. They provide hints about meanings.
List two types of data commonly found in natural science passages.
- Graphs - Tables
How do you handle unfamiliar vocabulary?
Use context clues, break down roots, or skip and revisit.
What is the purpose of headings in passages?
To organize content and highlight key topics.
Fill in the blank: _________ helps track changes over time in scientific studies.
Trend analysis.
Compare graphs and passages: which provides more detail?
Passages offer detailed explanations; graphs summarize data.
What strategy aids in answering detail questions?
Refer back to specific lines in the passage.
How should you approach main idea questions?
Look for a statement that encapsulates the entire passage.
True or False: Summarizing sections aids comprehension.
True. It reinforces understanding of key points.
What can you do with the last paragraph of a passage?
It often contains conclusions or implications.
Cause → Effect: What causes scientific theories to evolve?
New evidence or discoveries lead to revisions.
What role do examples play in natural science passages?
They illustrate concepts and support main ideas.
True or False: Skimming is effective for deep understanding.
False. Skimming is for getting the gist.
What are two common question types in ACT reading?
- Detail questions - Inference questions
What is a key to effective time management during the reading section?
Pace yourself; allocate time per passage and question.
Content Knowledge in Natural Science(16)
What is a hypothesis?
A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, subject to testing.
True or False: The scientific method is linear.
False - It is iterative and can involve revisiting stages.
Define ecosystem.
A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.
Cause → Effect of photosynthesis.
Light energy → Chemical energy stored in glucose.
What is meant by homeostasis?
The maintenance of stable internal conditions in an organism.
Fill in the blank: The pH scale ranges from ___ to ___.
0 to 14 - A measure of acidity or basicity.
Compare mitosis and meiosis.
Mitosis: Cell division for growth. Meiosis: Produces gametes.
What is an independent variable?
The factor that is changed in an experiment.
Define biodiversity.
The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
True or False: All organisms are made of cells.
True - It is a fundamental principle of biology.
What is the formula for speed?
- Basic physics relation.
Define Newton’s first law.
An object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an external force.
What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine triphosphate - Energy currency of the cell.
Fill in the blank: Water's chemical formula is ___.
H₂O - Composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
What is a control group?
The group in an experiment that does not receive treatment.
Cause → Effect of climate change.
Increased greenhouse gases → Global temperature rise.
Questions in this Study Set(32)
1. What is typically the first step in understanding a natural science passage?
2. What is a hypothesis?
3. True or False: Understanding the context of a word can help infer its meaning.
4. True or False: The scientific method always follows the same steps in order.
5. Which of the following is a common feature of natural science passages?
6. What defines an ecosystem?
7. How should you manage unfamiliar terms in a passage?
8. What is the result of photosynthesis?
9. What is the main purpose of headings in scientific passages?
10. Which of the following best describes homeostasis?
11. Fill in the blank: _________ reveals patterns in data over time.
12. Fill in the blank: The pH scale ranges from ___ to ___.
13. Which typically provides more detailed information in a passage?
14. What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?
15. What technique assists in answering specific detail questions?
16. What is an independent variable in an experiment?
17. How should you handle main idea questions?
18. How is biodiversity best defined?
19. True or False: Summarizing sections of a passage can enhance comprehension.
20. True or False: All living organisms are composed of cells.
21. What typically occurs in the last paragraph of a passage?
22. What is the formula for calculating speed?
23. What does new evidence do to scientific theories?
24. What does Newton’s first law state?
25. What is the role of examples in natural science passages?
26. What does ATP stand for?
27. True or False: Skimming a passage is effective for deep comprehension.
28. Fill in the blank: Water's chemical formula is ___.
29. Which of the following is NOT a common question type in ACT reading?
30. What is a control group in an experiment?
31. What is a key strategy for effective time management in the reading section?
32. What is a cause of climate change?
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