MS-ESS2-6: Earth's Climate Patterns

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Matter Noun

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[mat-er]

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Matter

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The scientific term for 'stuff'; it is anything that has mass and takes up space (volume).

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Example: The image shows solid, liquid, and gas states, illustrating how matter can exist in different forms.

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Mass Noun

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[mas]

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Mass

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The measure of the amount of matter in an object, which is commonly measured in a unit called grams.

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Example: A balance scale shows a feather and a rock, illustrating mass as the amount of matter.

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Atom Noun

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[at-uhm]

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Atom

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The smallest, most basic unit of a chemical element; the tiny fundamental particles that all matter is made of.

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Example: An atom with labeled protons, neutrons, and electrons, showing its basic structure.

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Density Noun

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[den-si-tee]

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Density

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The amount of mass contained within a specific volume of a substance, calculated as mass divided by volume.

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Example: The image shows how pumice floats and obsidian sinks, demonstrating density differences.

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Volume Noun

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[vol-yoom]

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Volume

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The amount of three-dimensional space an object or substance occupies, often measured in milliliters or cubic centimeters.

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Example: Measuring how much water is displaced by an object shows its volume.

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Kinetic Energy Noun

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[ki-net-ik en-er-jee]

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Kinetic Energy

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion; increased kinetic energy makes particles move faster and farther apart.

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Example: Particles moving faster and spreading apart show increased kinetic energy.

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Fluid Noun

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[floo-id]

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Fluid

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A substance that has no fixed shape and can flow easily, such as a gas or a liquid.

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Example: The image shows a liquid in a beaker, illustrating how fluids take the shape of their container and have measurable volume.

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Convection Noun

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[kuhn-vek-shuhn]

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Convection

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The transfer of heat energy through the movement of a fluid, such as air or water, due to density differences.

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Example: Warm water rises and cool water sinks, creating a circular flow that transfers heat.

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Convection Cell Noun

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[kuhn-vek-shuhn sel]

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Convection Cell

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The circular pattern of flow in a fluid that is driven by a localized heat source and density differences.

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Example: Heating a fluid creates a circular flow pattern as warm fluid rises and cool fluid sinks.

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Ocean Current Noun

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[oh-shuhn kur-uhnt]

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Ocean Current

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A continuous, directed movement of seawater generated by forces such as wind, tides, and differences in water density.

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Example: Arrows show ocean currents' direction and temperature, explaining how seawater moves continuously.

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