Science Unit 3 Vocab. Flashcard 2

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A snail can have a banded, yellow, or solid brown shell. These differences in shell color are ____________________.

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variations

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Observations or measurements recorded in an investigation is ______________.

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data

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Engineers consider and test to determine how well something solves a problem: _________________.

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criteria

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A design is _______________________________.

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something new made to solve a problem

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A description of how something works or why it happens is an ___________________.

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explanation

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Adaptive trait in desert:

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light tan fur

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Non-adaptive trait in desert:

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long thick fur

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Non-adaptive trait in forest?

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Bright colored feathers.

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Adaptive trait in forest environment?

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having stripes

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A scientist designed soldiers' armor like fish scales, making it hard for weapons to pierce. This is an example of...

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biomimicry