Gateway to Science Vocabulary Flashcards List E

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earthquake

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An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by sudden movement of Earth's crust.

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eclipse

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An eclipse of the sun occurs when the moon is between Earth and the sun, blocking part or all of the sun.

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ecological succession

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Ecological succession is the process in which one population of organisms gradually replaces another in a particular area due to changing environmental conditions.

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ecosystem

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An ecosystem is all the living and nonliving things in a particular area.

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effort force

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In physics, effort force is the force used to move an object.

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electrical energy

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Electrical energy is energy in the form of electricity.

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electric current

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An electric current is a flow of electricity through a wire or circuit.

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electric generator

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An electric generator is a machine that produces electricity.

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electromagnet

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An electromagnet is a magnet made of a piece of iron or steel surrounded by a coil, becoming magnetic when an electric current passes through the coil.

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electromagnetic spectrum

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the complete range of electromagnetic radiation, from the longest radio waves to the shortest gamma rays.