Science Vocabulary Flashcards

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Model

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A representation or imitation of something, often used to help understand or explain it.

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Variable

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Something that can change or be changed in a particular situation or experiment.

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Control variable

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A variable that is kept constant in an experiment to ensure that changes in the dependent variable are caused by the independent variable.

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Independent variable

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A variable that is changed in an experiment to see how it affects the dependent variable.

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Transparent

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Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind it can be seen clearly.

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Opaque

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Not allowing light to pass through, so that objects behind it cannot be seen.

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Heat

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The transfer of thermal energy from one substance to another.

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Vacuum-Insulated

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Using a vacuum to prevent heat transfer.

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Air-Insulated

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Using air to prevent heat transfer.

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Air-Insulated

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Using air to prevent heat transfer.