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Matter, Water Cycle, & Clouds
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Science
3rd Grade
08/28/2013

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matter
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takes up space and has mass
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physical properties
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what we observe about matter
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senses
Definition
what we use to observe physical properties
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solids
Definition
have a definite shape
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particles of solids
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packed tightly together; "vibrate" in place
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liquids
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have no definite shape
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particles of liquids
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spread out a little; move all around and over each other
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gases
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have no definite shape; fill the space they are in
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particles of gases
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spread far out; move all around
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Evaporation
Definition
A change from a liquid to gas
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Condensation
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A change from a gas to a liquid
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Precipitation
Definition
Water falling back to earth
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Heat
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What is needed for evaporation to happen
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Cooling
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What is needed for condensation to happen
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Cumulus
Definition
Fluffy,cotton, ball-like cloud
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Cumulonimbus
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Storm clouds
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Stratus
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Clouds low to the ground like fog
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Cirrus
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High, wispy, hair like clouds
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Cloud
Definition
Billions of water droplets packed together
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