Module 2 Key Vocabulary

Module 2 Key Vocabulary

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Science

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

agriculture (n)

Back

Definition: Agriculture is the practice of farming. Sample sentence: The clearing of land for agriculture has increased concentrations of greenhouse gases.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

an atom (n)

Back

Definition: An atom is the smallest piece of an element. Sample Sentence: Water is made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

a cause (n)

Back

Definition: A cause is a reason that something happens. Sample Sentence: Heavy rain is a cause of flooding.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

composting (n)

Back

Definition: Composting means breaking down organic matter such as plants and animals to provide more nutrients for the soil. Sample sentence: Through composting, organic waste is not sent to landfills.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

a connector (n)

Back

Definition: A connector is something that joins two or more things together. Sample Sentence: Examples of connectors are 'so', 'therefore', and 'consequently'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

To decompose (v)

Back

Definition: To decompose is to destroy or break down into simpler compounds. Sample Sentence: As organic matter decomposes; it releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

deforestation (n)

Back

Definition: Deforestation is the destruction or clearing of forests to make land available for other uses. Sample sentence: Deforestation happens so people can use the wood from trees to create fuel, paper, and other commercial goods.

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