emissions

• pollutants released into the air

• substances absorbed by the soil

• materials used in construction

• products consumed by humans

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

acid rain

• Chemical pollution in the air mixed with falling water.

• A type of precipitation that is always acidic.

• Rain that falls during thunderstorms.

• Water that has been evaporated and condensed.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

sediment

• Particles of rock and clay that settle at the bottom of rivers and oceans.

• Liquid material that flows in rivers and oceans.

• Gaseous substances found in the atmosphere.

• Solid minerals that are found in mountains.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

fossil fuels

• Fuels formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, such as oil, natural gas, and coal.

• Renewable energy sources derived from sunlight and wind.

• Synthetic fuels created from chemical processes.

• Fuels that are currently being formed from modern biological materials.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

nonpoint source

• widespread sources of air pollution

• specific industrial emissions

• vehicle exhaust emissions

• household waste disposal

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

technology

• The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

• A type of computer software used for data analysis.

• A method of communication through social media platforms.

• A form of entertainment involving video games.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

efficiency

• A way to make technology work better, with less waste of materials and time.

• A method to increase the cost of production.

• A strategy to reduce the workforce in a company.

• A process that guarantees maximum waste generation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

organic

• Matter that came from living things.

• Matter that is synthetic and man-made.

• Matter that is found only in minerals.

• Matter that is composed of metals.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

erosion

• The process of planting trees to prevent soil loss.

• The breaking down and carrying away of particles of rock.

• The formation of new land through volcanic activity.

• The movement of water in rivers and streams.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

malnutrition

• Ill health that results from not getting enough to eat or not getting the proper nutrient-rich foods.

• A condition caused by excessive intake of calories without proper nutrition.

• A temporary state of hunger that resolves with food intake.

• A psychological disorder related to food preferences.