Science Vocabulary

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What is Erosion?

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Erosion is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks and soil from one place to another.

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What is Revolution?

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Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about one year to complete.

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What is a Conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily, such as metals like copper.

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What is a Plastic Spoon?

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A plastic spoon is an example of an insulator, which does not conduct electricity.

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What is Weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface into smaller pieces.

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What is Deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are laid down or deposited after being transported by erosion.

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What is a Battery?

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A battery is a device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy.

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What is Rotation?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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What is an Insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily, such as rubber or plastic.

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What is the difference between Weathering and Erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, while erosion moves those pieces from one location to another.