Amplify 4th Grade Unit 1 Energy Conversions Vocabulary

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What is evidence?

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Information that helps you figure out an answer to a question.

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What is an engineer?

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A person who uses science knowledge to design something in order to solve a problem.

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What does function mean?

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What something can do.

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What is an argument?

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A claim supported by evidence.

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What is an electrical device?

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A machine that converts electrical energy to another form of energy.

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work or cause change.

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What is energy conversion?

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The process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position.

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What is a renewable energy source?

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An energy source that can be replenished naturally, like solar or wind.