Science Vocabulary Flashcards

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Surface

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The top part of something. We walk on the surface of the ground.

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Rough

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Not smooth, it feels hard or bumpy. Sandpaper is rough.

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Smooth

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Not rough, it feels soft or flat. Glass is smooth.

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Motion

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When something moves. A car in motion is driving.

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Resist

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To stop or slow something. A heavy box resists when we push it.

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Forces

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A push or a pull that moves things. Wind is a force that moves trees.

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Push

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To move something away from you. I push the door to open it.

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Pull

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To move something closer to you. I pull the rope to lift the bucket.

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Gravity

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A force that pulls things down. If you drop a ball, gravity makes it fall.

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Air Resistance

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Air pushes against moving things. A parachute slows down because of air resistance.