Investigating the Natural World Flashcard

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What are natural resources?

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Materials found in nature that people need.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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What are the four cardinal directions?

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North, East, South, West.

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What is the purpose of a map key?

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To explain map symbols.

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What does it mean to modify?

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Making changes to the existing conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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What is the function of a compass rose on a map?

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To indicate cardinal directions.

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What is a map?

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A drawing that shows a specific area of the Earth.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere; climate is the long-term average of weather.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their environment.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally, like sunlight and wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replaced once used, like coal and oil.