science definition words study guide Flashcards
Biology
The basic unit of life
Cell
Biology
the ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions
Homeostasis
biology
The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy
photosynthesis
Biology
a community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system
Ecosystem
biology
The study of heredity and variation in organisms
Genetics
Chemistry
The smallest unit of a elemet, consistig of protos, neutros, and electrons
Atom
Chemistry
two or more atoms bonded together
Molecule
Chemistry
a substance made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded togteher
Compound
Chemistry
the process where substances interact to form new substances
Reaction
Chemistry
a measure of how acidic or basic a solution is
pH
Physics
a push or oull that can cause an object to accelerate
Force
Physics
The capacity to do work or produce heat
Energy
Physics
The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms
Mass
Physics
The speed of something in a given direction
Velocity
Physics
The rate of change of velocity of a object
Acceleration
Earth science
the theory explaining the movement of the Earth’s plates and its geological activity
Plate tectonics
Earth science
The breaking dow of rocks and minerals over time
Weathering
Earth science
The process by which soil and rock are removed from one locatio and transported to another
Erosion
Earth science
the long term average of weather patterns in a particular area
Climate
earth science
All of the water found on, under , and above the surface of the Earth
Hydrosphere
