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NESA Vocab
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Science
5th Grade
03/05/2012

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microscope
Definition

A tool used to look at a magnified image, like a cell

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procedure
Definition

A series of steps, done in a particular order, to answer scientific questions

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feedback
Definition
The return of information about the result of a scientific investigation
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explanation
Definition

A statement giving reasons for information obtained from experiments

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data
Definition
Information, often in the form of facts or numbers, obtained from experiments
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measurement
Definition

An amount or size determined by comparison with a known quantity

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thermometer
Definition

A tool used to measure temperature

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telescope
Definition

A tool used to view distant objects like stars

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variable
Definition

A measureable object, condition, which can be changed

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investigation (experiment)
Definition

A series of controlled steps, which can be repeated, for the purpose of answering a testable question

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testable question
Definition

A question that can be answered by doing an experiment

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matter
Definition

Anything that has mass and takes up space

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mixture
Definition

When two or more things are combined, but the things do not change

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physical properties
Definition

How something looks, smells, feels (color, odor, weight, etc.)

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pure substance
Definition

Matter that cannot be separated into other kinds

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Celsius
Definition

A standard unit of measuring temperature (metric)

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dimensions
Definition

Measurements of the size of an object (length, width, height)

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elasticity
Definition

Ability to go back to original shape after being stretched

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Fahrenheit
Definition

A standard unit of measuring temperature (non metric)

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mass
Definition

A property of an object that is the measure of how much matter an object has

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quantitative
Definition

The amount or number of something

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temperature
Definition

The measure of how hot or cold something is

 

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volume
Definition

the amount of space an object takes up

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weight
Definition

The measure of the force of gravity

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gas
Definition

matter that takes the shape and volume of its container

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speed
Definition

The distance an object moves over a given amount of time

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force
Definition

a push or pull

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friction
Definition

The force that resists motion between objects that are touching

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gravity
Definition

The basic force that attracts all objects to each other

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pull
Definition

The force of an object to move the object towards oneself

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push
Definition

The force of an object to move the object away from oneself

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attraction
Definition

A property of magnetism, a force drawing objects together

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repulsion
Definition

A property of magnetism, a force pushing objects away

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magnetism
Definition

A force of push or pull between poles of magnets

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sound
Definition

Waves caused by vibrations through a material which can be heard

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reflection
Definition

Bend back, for example when light bounces back off an object

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opaque
Definition

Not able to see through

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translucent
Definition

Allows some light to pass through, does not produce detailed images

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transparent
Definition

Allows all light to pass through

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burning
Definition

The act of being on fire

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insulate/insulator
Definition

A substance that does not allow energy to easily pass though it

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conduct/conductor
Definition

A substance that allows energy to easily pass through it

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electrical circuit/closed circuit
Definition

 

A complete path along which electricity moves

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function
Definition
the way something works
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structure
Definition

the way something is put together

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adaptations
Definition

changes made by a living thing to help it survive

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survival
Definition

the ability to stay alive

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producer
Definition

organisms that make their own food

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ecosystem
Definition

a community of living things and its environment

 

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decomposer
Definition

organism that feeds on dead organisms

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consumer
Definition

an organism that eats orther organisms

 

 

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community
Definition

a group of organims that live together and share resources

 

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food chain
Definition

the sequence of who eats whom

 

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life cycle
Definition

stages that an organism goes through as it grows

 

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inherited characteristics
Definition

characteristics that are passed from parent to offspring

 

 

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climate
Definition

weather patterns over a long period of time

 

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weathering
Definition

 the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces

 

 

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erosion
Definition

the carrying away of Earth's material by water, wind, or ice

 

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deposition
Definition

the dropping of eroded materials in a new place

 

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water
Definition

a natural liquid made of hydrogen and oxygen

 

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soil
Definition

the loose material in which plants grow, top layer of the Earth

 

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rocks
Definition

an Earth material made up of different minerals

 

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minerals
Definition

a basic material of Earth; a rock ingredient, can't be broken down any further

 

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atmosphere
Definition

the layer of air that surrounds the Earth

 

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characteristics
Definition

something that you can observe that can help you describe an object

 

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metric
Definition
standard system of measurement
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