Wonders Unit 3 Week 3 Vocabulary

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What does the word 'temperature' mean?

Back

Temperature is a measurement that indicates how hot or cold something is.

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What does a 'globe' represent?

Back

A globe represents the earth.

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What does the term 'solar system' refer to?

Back

The solar system refers to the sun and planets that move around it.

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What does the word 'surface' mean?

Back

Surface means the outside layer of something.

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What does the word 'warmth' mean?

Back

Warmth means heat.

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What is the definition of 'planet'?

Back

A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star.

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What is the meaning of 'orbit'?

Back

Orbit means the path one object takes around another object in space.

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What does 'environment' refer to?

Back

Environment refers to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.

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What is 'weather'?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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What does 'ecosystem' mean?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.