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Science LS 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Law of conservation of matter | Matter neither created nor destroyed. |
| Convection | The transfer of heat in a fluid through a current made up of warm, rising fluid and cool, sinking fluid. |
| Primary pollutants | Pollutant formed directly from natural activities and human activities. |
| Secondary pollutants | Pollutant formed from primary pollutants. |
| Ozone | A molecule made up of three oxygen atoms. |
| Smog | An air pollutant formed from nitrogen oxides and VOC's and activated by sunlight energy. |
| Photochemical | A chemical reaction that requires sunlight energy. |
| Volatile organic compound | A pollutant that reacts with nitrogen oxides to make smog. |
| Theory | A big idea in science, often developed over time, using evidence gained through observations and experimental data. |
| Climate | The normal weather conditions of a region, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years. |