Mid Term Science Quiz Flashcards

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Independent Variable

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the stand alone variable is unaffected by the other variables being measured

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Albedo

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The reflectivity of a material

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System

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A set ofcomponents

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Glacier

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A moving mass of ice formed by compacted snow on mountains

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Consenus

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A general agreement

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Microbeads

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Tiny floating silica beads that reflect heat

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Dependent Variable

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A variable that depends on another variable

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Investigation Question

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The question and purpose of our investigation seeks to define the relationship between 2 variables

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Model

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an informative description of something

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10
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Climate Migrant

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A person who moves because their land is inhabitable

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Controlled Variables

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Controllable factors in variable relationship

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12
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Matter

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Material that makes up the universe and everything else

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13
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Berm

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barrier as a vertical divider

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Energy

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Power from physical or chemical resources, used for light, heat, or work on materials

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Phenomena

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A situation that is observed to exist

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