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science terms26
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Density | The amount of mass of a substance in a given volume, mass per unit volume. |
| Earth Science | The science that fouces on planet earth and it's place in the universe. |
| Convection | The transfer of thermal energy by the movement of fluid. |
| Conduction | The direct transfer of thermal energy from one substance to another that is touching. |
| Heat | The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another because of a difference in temperature. |
| Air Mass | A huge body of air that has similar, temperature, humidity, and air pressure throughout. |
| Mass | The amount of matter in an object. |
| Atmosphere | The envelope of gases that surrounds earth. |
| Controlled Experiment | An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time. |
| Scientific Inquriy | The ongoing process of discovery in science; the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence they gather. |