Details Title: 4th Grade Science Vocabulary Description: 4th grade science vocabulary words to review Total Flash Cards: 15 Created: 04/08/2008 20:00:52		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Science Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term germination Definition to begin to grow from a seed to a new plant Term gram Definition a metric unit of mass, equal to one kilogram. A paper clip has a mass of about 1 g. Term gravity Definition the natural attraction that tends to draw bodies together Term habitat Definition a natural or controlled environment in which plants and animals live Term inclined plane Definition a kind of simple machine, a slanted surface that makes it easier to move an object to a higher place Term kilogram Definition the basic unit of mass in the metric system. 1 kg = 1000 g Term larva Definition the second stage of growth for some kinds of insects, such as a caterpillar or mealworm. Term lever Definition a kind of simple machine, a bar resting on a turning point or fulcrum Term life cycle Definition the stages that an organism (living thing) goes through during its life Term light energy Definition visible energy from the sun and other sources Term liquid Definition the state of matter that takes up no definite shape but takes up a definite amount of space and the shape of its container Term liter Definition basic metric unit of volume, 1 L = 1000 mL = 1000 cubic cm Term magnetic Definition having the properties of a magnet Term magnetism Definition a magnet's attraction for iron, has fields of force Term mammal Definition an animal that has hair and feeds its young with mother's milk