Amplify 4th Grade Unit 1 Energy Conversions Vocabulary

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What is ENERGY?

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The ability to make things move or change.

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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 ELECTRICAL DEVICE?

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

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What is an ENGINEER?

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

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What is a CLAIM?

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A proposed answer to a question.

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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 MACHINE?

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A device that makes work easier by changing the size or direction of a force.

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What is RENEWABLE ENERGY?

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