Vocabulary Flashcard Set 1

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Hypothesis

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A statement that can be tested through experiments

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Variable

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A factor that can change in an experiment

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Control Group

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A group in an experiment that does not receive treatment, used for comparison

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Theory

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A well-tested explanation based on evidence

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space

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Density

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The amount of mass in a given volume

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Photosynthesis

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The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight

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Ecosystem

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment

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Kinetic Energy

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The energy of motion

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Potential Energy

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Stored energy based on position