Science Terms Flashcards

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Cell

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The basic unit of life in all living organisms.

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Chlorophyll

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The green pigment in plants that absorbs light for photosynthesis.

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Conductor

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A material that allows electricity or heat to flow through it easily.

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Consumer

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An organism that obtains energy by eating other organisms.

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Decomposer

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An organism that breaks down dead organic material.

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Energy

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The capacity to do work or produce change.

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Environment

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The surrounding conditions in which an organism lives.

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Evaporation

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The process by which liquid water turns into vapor.

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Extinct

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A species that no longer exists.

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Force

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A push or pull on an object resulting from its interaction with another object.