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Science Final Exam 2010
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6th Grade
06/02/2010

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Scientific Method
Definition
A step-by-step procedure used by scientists to solve problems
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Hypothesis
Definition
A part of the scientific method that involves making an educated guess
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Atom
Definition
The smallest unit of matter
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Matter
Definition
Anything that has mass and takes up space
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Sedimentary Rocks
Definition
Formed from small particles of rock or living things
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Metamorphic Rock
Definition
Rock that is changed
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Oil
Definition
An example of a non-renewable resource
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Trees
Definition
An example of a renewable resource
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Magma
Definition
Lava formed under the ground
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Graduated Cylinder
Definition
An instrument used to measure liquid volume
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Balance
Definition
An instrument used to measure mass
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Latitude
Definition
Horizontal lines running north and south of the equator
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Longitude
Definition
Vertical lines running east and west of the prime meridian
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Compound
Definition
What is formed from atoms combining
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Graph
Definition
A picture that shows scientific data
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conclusion
Definition
A statement about whwther something is true or not
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Slumping
Definition
The slow movement of earth down a hill
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Glacier
Definition
A "river" of ice
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Geyser
Definition
Water and steam shooting up in the air
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Density
Definition
The amount of material "packed into" an object
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Crust
Definition
The outermost layer of the earth
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Pangaea
Definition
A giant super continent that existed when all of the earth's plates were together
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Vent
Definition
The opening of a volcano
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Air Mass
Definition
A huge 'bubble" of air
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Humidity
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The amount of moisture in the air
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Convection
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The swirling of air or water because of heat
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Cold Front
Definition
What could bring rain
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Condensation
Definition
Occurs when water in the air forms dew
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Nitrogen
Definition
The property that makes up most of our atmosphere
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Weathering
Definition
The breakdown of rock
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