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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| (rock cycle) chemical weathing | the breaking down of rock due to chemicals in water or atmosphere |
| (rock cycle) cementation | new minerals filling in spaces in between compacted sediment to seal it together |
| (rock cycle) lithosphere | the rocky surface of the earth; the bottom layer of our atmosphere |
| (rock cycle) alternative | a different choice; another option |
| (rock cycle) "clean" energy | energy that doesn't pollute |
| (rock cycle) acid rain | rain containing pollution and other harmful chemicals |
| (circuits & light) parallel circuit | electrical circuit with more than one pathway in witch devices work independently of each other |
| (circuits & light) series circuit | electrical circuit with only one pathway in which devices affect each other |
| (circuits & light) reflection | light bouncing off a surface |
| (circuits & light) refraction | light bending as it moves through another substance |
| (circuits & light) translucent | not all light passing through a material so that images look fuzzy or faint |
| (circuits & light) transparent | all light passing through a material so that images are clear and sharp |
| (circuits & light) opaque | not allowing light to pass through a material so that images cannot be seen |
| (organism)abiotic | non-living things in an ecosystem |
| (organism)biotic | living or once living things in an ecosystem |
| (organism)perish | to die |
| (organism)thrive | grow or live in a strong and healthy way |
| (organism)species | a group of organisms that produce offspring like themselves |
| (organism)organism | a living thing |
| (organism)ecosystem | living and non-living things in an environment that interac |
| (adaptations) adapt | change |
| (adaptations) behavioral adaptations | a change in the way an organism acts in order to meet its needs |
| (adaptations) physical adaptations | a change in the outer appearance or structure of an organism in order to meet its needs |
| (adaptations) instincts | behaviors that are passed down from parents to offspring (children) |
| (adaptations) learned behavior | behaviors that an animal learns to do from its environment or parents |
| (adaptations) unique niche | an organism's role in its environment |
| (adaptations) inherited trait | characteristics passed down from parents to offspring (children) |