Unit A - Studying Soil Scientifically (Vocab) Flashcards
1
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Centimeter (cm)
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Metric system unit (2.54 cm = 1 in
2
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Observation
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Description of measurement gathered by senses
3
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Opaque
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Can’t see light through it
4
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Translucent
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Can see some light through it
5
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Transparent
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Can see all light through it
6
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Metric system
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Measurement used in most countries + scientists
7
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Celsius (C)
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Metric temperature measurement
8
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Data
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Information gathered in an experiment
9
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Evidence
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Facts backing up a claim
10
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Opinion
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A personal belief
11
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Soil
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Material underground that helps plants grow
12
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Composition
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What something is made of
13
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Decompose
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Break down
14
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Nutrient
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Essential element required by an organism
15
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Organic matter
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Matter with compounds that contain carbon atoms
