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MSA Review V-W
Question | Answer |
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Valley | A depression on Earth's surface between ranges of hills or mountains. |
Variable | Any factor in an investigation that could affect the results. |
Velocity | The rate of motion, or speed, in a specified direction. |
Vibration | The back and forth motion of an object. |
Volcanic eruption | Process by which lava reaches Earth's surface. |
Volume | Amount of space an object or substance takes up; measured in liters or cubic centimeters. |
Water cycle | The process, involving evaporation and condensation, by which the Earth's water circulates through the environment. |
Wavelength | The distance between two identical points on neighboring waves. |
Weather | The short-term conditions of the atmosphere determined by variables such as temperature, wind, moisture, and pressure. |
Weathering | A chemical or physical process in which rocks exposed to the weather are worn down by water, wind, or ice. |
Weight | The measure of the gravitational force acting on an object. |
Well-designed investigation | A detailed inquiry or systematic examination which includes the following criteria |
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Word equation | Represents the relationship between two or more physical quantities expressed as words. |
Work | The product of the force on an object and the distance through which the object is moved. |
• clear, logical directions are included | |
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Word equation | Represents the relationship between two or more physical quantities expressed as words. |
Work | The product of the force on an object and the distance through which the object is moved. |