Chemistry
matter
anything that has mass and takes up space
Animals
multicellular, heterotrophic eukaryotes that eat for energy
The four planets nearest the sun with a mineral-containing solid crust
Inner Planet
Drag
a backwards force
Rock
solid, cohesive mixture of mineral crystals
proton
positively charged subatomic particles located inside the nucleus of an atomic
an organism that converts inorganic molecules into food (make their energy)
Autotroph
The gaseous low-density planets outside the habitable zone
Outer Planets
Gas
mineral
a solid, naturally occurring inorganic substance.
electron
negatively charged subatomic particle located in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus
An organism that gets their energy from eating other organisms
Heterotroph
Asteriod
small rocky object that orbits the Sun
thrust
the mechanical force generated through the reaction of accelerating a mass of gas
changes to the colour or form of something over a period of time because of the effects of sun, wind, or other weather conditions
weathering
neutron
neutral particle located inside the nucleus of an atom
a single-celled organism that do not have a nuclues
Prokaryote
Comet
small icy body that orbits the Sun
Liquid
a substance that takes the shape of its contain
Shallow Ocean Currents set up by the wind
Surface currents
a charged atom
ion
multicellular organisms that have a nucleus
Eukaryotes
a collection of gas, dust, and billions of gars and their solar systems that is held together by gravitity
Galaxy
solid
matter than keeps a constant space and does not deform easily
Lithosphere
the top layer of Earth's crust
atomic mass
the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom
evolution
the process by which a population changes over time as a result from changes in their environment
Meteoroid
fragments (pieces) from an asteriod or comet
object moving at a constant speed in a constant direction
velocity
Surface processes
geologic processes that have causes and effects at or near Earth's surface
the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
atomic number
Endoskeleton
when a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere
meteor
acceleration
the rate of velocity change
Asthenosphere
the layer of Earth's crust between lithosphere and mantle
the letter (or letters) representing the atom
atomic symbol
the study of the distribution of plants and animals in different places around the world
biogeography
when a meteor reaches the surface of the Earth
Meteorite
the flow of electrons through a continuous and controlled space
electric current
transform plate boundary
ault along a plate boundary where the motion is horizontal
Ion
a charged atom
Protists
Eukaryotes that are not plants, animals, or fungi
Lunar eclipse
when Earth is directly between the Moon and the Sun
Lift
the upward force from air onto an airfoil, counteracting gravity.
Tectonic plates moving apart
Divergent plate boundary
a chemical bond when the outermost electrons are shared between the atoms
Covalent Bond
Fossil record
Solar Eclipse
when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth.
the combination of all forces acting on an object
net force
a glacier formed among summits and descending a mountain valley
Alpine Glaciers
a chemical bond when one atom transfers (steals) valence electrons to the other
Ionic Bond
orderly classificaiton of plants and animals accord to their similar and different characteristics
Taxonomy
Cooler and darker parts of the Sun's photosphere
Sunspots
Speed with a direction
velocity
Tectonic plates colliding together
convergent plate boundary
a family of atoms that have a full outershell of electrons
noble gases
Homologous Structure
organisms that have similar features and characteristics inherited from a common ancestor
a region in the Sun of turbulent plasma where energy is transferred by convention
Convection Zone
Series circuit
Electrical current that flows directly through one part to the next (ONE PATHWAY)
Foliated rocks
repetitive layering in metamorphic rocks
forms parallel layers that look like pages in a book
chemical properties
characteristics of a substance observed in a chemical reaction
Analogous Structures
similar structures that evolved independently in organisms for a purpose. NO COMMON ANCESTOR
imaginary sphere to which the stars appear to be attached
Celestial Sphere
Parellel Circuit
Electrical current split into different pathways on the same circuit (MORE THA ONE POSSIBLE FLOW PATH)
Formed from magma that cools slowly making coarse grains.
Intrusive igneous rocks
An element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals
metalliods
An organism that uses behavior to regulate their body temperature
Ectotherm
total amount of light energy that a star emits into space
Luminosity
When the electric field and current moves in one direction and then the opposite direction
Alternating current
When a preexisting rock is altered in a solid state from changes in temperature, pressure, and the chemical environment
Metamorphic Rocks
a group of two or more elements held together in a chemical bond
molecule
An organism that maintains a constant, high body temperature by breaking down food
Endotherm
layer of a star's interior where energy is primarily transported toward the exterior by means of radiative diffusion and thermal conduction
Radiative Zone
A material that can conduct electricity but not well
Rocks that cool quickly that are fine-grained with a lack of crystal growth
Extrusive Igneous Rocks