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J.REVIEW 4TH PT
SCIENCE
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Axis | imaginary line that runs through the middle, as the earth rotates |
| Gravity | is a force that pulls an object towards the center of the earth |
| Astronomy | is the study of celestial objects such as planets and stars in outer space |
| New Moon | a phase of the moon which the moon is faintly visible |
| Moon | the only natural satellite of the earth |
| Weather Forecast | is a report that tells what the weather will be in a particular area during a certain period of time. |
| PAGASA | government agency responsible for giving the official weather report |
| Weather | the daily condition of the atmosphere |
| Noctilucent Clouds | the highest clouds about 50 miles |
| Hygrometer | measures the relative humidity or the amount of water in the air. |
| Wind Vane | tells the wind direction |
| Thermometer | measures air temperature |
| Erosion | transferring soil from one place to another |
| Sun | main source of heat |
| Temperature | indicates the amount of heat present in matter |
| Energy | is the ability to do work |
| Rafflesia | world's largest single flower,also known as "corpse flower" |
| Germination | when the seed starts to sprout and grows into a seedling |
| Monocots | seeds with one cotyledon |
| Dicots | seeds with two cotyledons |
| Fruit | an enlarged ovary that may contain seeds |
| Reproduction | is the process by which living things multiply Murder |
| Drones | male bees |
| Murder | group of ravens |
| Vertebrates | animals that have backbones |
| Digestion | is the process by which layers of food particles are broken down into simple forms |