Science Test terms Oct 17

Matter and Energy

Fundamental concepts in science that refer to the substance of which physical object are made (matter) and the capacity to do work or produce change (energy)

Cell Theory

A foundational principle in biology stating that all living things are composed of cells, and cells are the basic unit of life

Chemical Reactions

Processes that involve the rearrangement of molecules and the breaking and forming of chemical bonds, resulting in the transformation of substances

Genetics

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics

Plate Tectonics

The scientific theory that describes the large-scale movements of Earth’s lithosphere and how these movement affect geological phenomena like earthquakes and volcanoes

Newton’s Laws of Motion

Three physical laws that together form the foundation for classical mechanics, describing the relationship between a body and the forces acting upon it

Energy Transfer

The movement of energy from one location to another can occur in various forms such as conduction, convection, and radiation

Sustainable Practices

Methods of using resources to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs