Mid Term Science Quiz Flashcards
Independent Variable
the stand alone variable is unaffected by the other variables being measured
Albedo
The reflectivity of a material
System
A set ofcomponents
Glacier
A moving mass of ice formed by compacted snow on mountains
Consenus
A general agreement
Microbeads
Tiny floating silica beads that reflect heat
Dependent Variable
A variable that depends on another variable
Investigation Question
The question and purpose of our investigation seeks to define the relationship between 2 variables
Model
an informative description of something
Climate Migrant
A person who moves because their land is inhabitable
Controlled Variables
Controllable factors in variable relationship
Matter
Material that makes up the universe and everything else
Berm
barrier as a vertical divider
Energy
Power from physical or chemical resources, used for light, heat, or work on materials
Phenomena
A situation that is observed to exist