Matter and Energy Flashcard

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What does the term 'tilt' refer to?

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The arrangement of the Earth in relation to its axis, affecting seasons and climate.

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What is a burn scar?

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Remnants of a previously burned area, often seen in forests after wildfires.

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What is energy transfer?

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The movement of energy from one object to another.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugar and oxygen.

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What does fire need to burn?

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Oxygen, fuel, and heat.

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Define matter.

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.