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Physical Science Week 4
Physical Science Week 4
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Science
5th Grade
03/16/2008

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Conductor

Definition

 material that lets energy flow through it easily

 

Example: Water is a good conductor of heat, electricity and sound
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Energy

Definition
The capacity for doing work; can be in various forms such as solar, heat, electrical, light and sound
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Insulator

Definition
A material that does NOT let energy flow through it easily Example: Rubber is a good insulator of heat
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Transformation

Definition
To change in composition or structure
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Uniform

Definition
Identical or consistent
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Variety

Definition

A number of different types of things

 

Example: a large variety of fruits
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Various

Definition

Of different kinds; differing one from another

 

Example: Various experiments have not proved his theory
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Classify

Definition
To systematically arrange in groups or categories according to established criteria
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