unit 1
Matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space
Fossils
Preserved remains or traces of animals, plants and other organisms from the remote past
Energy Conservation
Conservation of energy resources.
cell
the basic unit of structure for all living things
Chemistry
The study of the properties of matter and how matter changes
Mold Fossils
Formed when and object is placed into soft mud and is removed by decomposition or physical sources
Sustainable Transportation
Low or zero emission vehicles that do not contribute to greenhouse emissions and help conserve nonrenewable resources.
cell therory
a theory is an explanation for the relationship between cells and all living things
Atom
The basic particle from which all elements are made
Cast Fossils
Formed when a mold fossil fills up with sediment, three dimensional
biofuel
Fuel source made from biomass.
organelle
small structures that carry out specific functions for the cell
Subatomic
Small particles that make up atoms, protons , nuetrons and electrons
Petrified Fossil
A fossil in which minerals replace al of some of an organism
Carbon Footprint
Individual impact of carbon or greenhouse gas emissions someone has on the environment.
cell wall
protects the cell (only found in plant cells)
Proton
Positivity charged subtomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom
Carbonized Fossils
The remains of plants, animals and organisims are converted into a carbon or carbon-contaning
Recycle
Use material again or convert it into a material that is reusable
cytoplasm
the region between the cell membrane and the nucleus