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Homeostasis
The ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions
Compound
A substance made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together
Velocity
The speed of something in a given direction
Plate Tectonics
The theory explaining the movement of the Earths plates and its geology
Hydrosphere
All of the water found under and above the surface of the Earth
Genetics
The study of heredity and variation organisms
Molecule
Two or more atoms bonded
Reaction
The process where substances interact to form new substances
Acceleration
The rate of change of velocity of an object
Erosion
The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another
Cell
The basic unit of life
Photosynthesis
The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy
Ecosystem
A community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system
Atom
The smallest unit of a an element consisting of protons neutrons and electrons
pH
A measure of how acidic or basic a solution is
Force
A push or pull that can cause an object to accelerate
Energy
The capacity to do work or produce heat
Mass
The amount of matter in an object usually measured in grams or kilograms
Weathering
The breaking down of rocks and minerals over time
Climate
The long term average of weather patterns in a particular area
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