Vocabulary

Model

Answer explanation

Object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it easier to see.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Observe

Answer explanation

To use any of the five senses to gather information about something.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Ocean Current

Answer explanation

Ocean water flowing in a continuous path.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Prediction

Answer explanation

An idea about what could happen that is based off what you already know.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Prevailing winds

Answer explanation

Winds that move in one direction and are strong enough to push ocean currents.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Scientific Community

Answer explanation

Scientists around the world who share information and ideas.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Solar

Answer explanation

Related to the sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Surface

Answer explanation

The outside or top layer of something.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Temperature

Answer explanation

A measure of how hot or cold something is.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Transfer

Answer explanation

To move from one object to another or one place to another.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5