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acceleration acid The change in velocity per unit of time. A substance that gives up a hydrogen ion (H+) in a water solution. It has sour taste, turns blue litmus paper into red, neutralizes a base, and reacts with active metals to produce hydrogen gas. A condition which results if the pH of the blood is lower than 7.35. It can result from starvation, fasting or low carbohydrate diet. An attractive force between unlike substances. The quantity of air over a part of the earth. Introduction of particles and gases in the air as a result of mans activities. Force exerted by air on the surface. A condition which results if the pH of the blood is greater than 7.45. It can result after a prolonged use of an antacid or after prolonged vomiting. A solid solution. An instrument used to measure wind speed which has cups that turn as the wind blows. A negatively charged particle. A high-pressure area which has the strongest winds at its edges and usually brings in better weather. A watery fluid located between the lens and the cornea. One of the rare gases used in the industry to fill light bulbs. An eye disorder caused by a cornea that is not normally round and is similar to a football in shape. The whole mass of air surrounding the Earth. The smallest particle of an element. The number of positive charges in an atom. A region around the nucleus where electrons stay most of the time. The ratio of distance and time.

acidosis adhesion air mass air pollution air pressure alkalosis alloy anemometer anion anticyclone aqueous humor argon astigmatism atmosphere atom atomic number atomic orbital average speed

B
balance balanced forces barograph barycenter base An instrument used to measure the mass of objects. Forces that cancel each other.. An instrument that records air pressure. An imaginary point 1 700 kilometers beneath the Earths surface. A substance that gives up hydroxyl ions (OH+) in a water solution. It has a bitter and biting taste, turns red litmus paper into blue, has a soapy feeling, and neutralizes an acid. A series of connected cells.

battery

bedrock biodegradable biologist biology biome boil Brass bronze

The layer formed through the breakup of solid rocks. It is the poorest material in the soil. Materials that easily decay. A scientist of the plant and animal world, specifically concerning with plants and animals and how they live The study of living things. It has two branches botany and zoology. A large region with a certain climate and specific plant and animal population. A hard, swollen, painful lump filled with pus in the skin. An alloy of copper and zinc. An alloy of copper and tin.

c
calorie capillary rise carbonic acid carnivores cation center of gravity chemical change chemical properties chemical reaction chemist chemistry cirrus clay climate climax community coal cohesion combination reaction commensalism compound condensation The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of water by 1 OC The rise of liquid in a capillary tube. An acid formed when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water. Organisms that feed on animals. A positively charged particle. The point where the weight of an object appears to be concentrated. Any change in matter that is accompanied by a change in composition. Properties that undergo changes when a substance is subjected to different conditions. A reaction that involves a chemical change and the formation of a new substance. A person concerned with the structure of matter. The study of the composition of substance and how they react with one another Feather-like clouds found high above the ground and are usually associated with fine weather. Soil composed of the finest particles in the topsoil layer of the Earths surface. The average weather over a long period of time. A fully established ecosystem resulting from successions. A substance which is mostly carbon and is found between layers of shalehardened mud. An attractive force between like substances. A chemical reaction which occurs when elements combine to form a compound. A relationship where one organism benefits from another organism which is neither harmed nor benefited. A substance that can be chemically decomposed into simpler substances (elements). It is made up of two or more elements combined. The process in which a gaseous substance is changed into a liquid form.

conduction conductors conjunctivitis continental shelf continental slope constellation consumers convection copper cornea covalent bond crescent moon crust cubit cumulus current cyclone

The transfer of heat from atom to atom through the body of a material. Materials that carry heat and/or electricity. Also known as sore eyes or pink eyes which is caused by an infection in the conjunctiva. A shallow area of the ocean near a land mass. The area after the continental shelf where the ocean becomes deep. Figure or pattern formed by star groups. Organisms that feed on plants. The transfer of heat requiring the flow of matter from one place to another. A reddish metal obtained from copper ore and one of the most useful metals. A tough transparent material that covers the lens. The bond formed between atoms by the sharing of electrons. Phase of the moon when less than a quarter of the moon is seen. The upper layer of the earths lithosphere. The distance from a mans elbow to the tip of his middle finger. Clouds that develop when rising columns of moist air are cooled to the dewpoint temperature. Large, strong movement of water. A low-pressure area that may be in the form of a hurricane or a tornado.

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decantation decomposers decomposition dermis dispersion double replacement The pouring out of a liquid (supernatant), leaving the heavier particles. Organisms that hasten the decay of dead organic matter. The breaking down of a compound into simpler forms or into the elements it is made of. The middle layer of the skin where the nerves, blood vessels, hair, roots, sweat glands, and oil glands can be found. The process which occurs when different colors of light bend through slightly different angles in refraction. A type of reaction involving two compounds where two positive ions exchange partners with negative ions.

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earthquake echo eclipse Movement or shaking of the earths crust caused by the sliding of rocks or parts of the crust. Sounds that goes back to the source. A blocking of the suns rays by either the Earth or moon which casts a shadow

on the other. ecosystem A certain area in which organisms interact with each other and with their environment. electrical force A kind of force which exists between electrically charged objects. electric current A stream of moving electrons. electrification The process of electrically charging an object by contact. electromotive force (emf) The driving force for the passage of electricity through a conductor. electron A particle that revolves around the nucleus and which is negatively charged. element A substance which cannot be divided into simpler substance and contains only one kind of atom. endothermic reaction A reaction in which heat energy is absorbed. energy The ability to do work. energy level The space occupied by the electrons in an atom. epidermis The outermost layer of the skin. erosion The movement of rocks and soil particles from one area to another. erysipelas A bacterial disorder that can cause swelling of the skin of the auricle or even the skin of the ear canal. evaporation The process in which a liquid changes into a gas. exothermic reaction A reaction in which heat energy is released.

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farsightedness filtration force freezing freezing point friction fulcrum fusion or melting A condition wherein the eyeballs are short or the cornea is not curved enough. A process in which filters are used to separate the components of a mixture. A push or a pull. The process whereby a liquid material is changed into its solid state. The temperature in which freezing occurs. A force that stops motion and only acts when two objects are in contact. The point at which an object is free to rotate. The process in which a solid material is changed into its liquid state.

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gas gas burner genes geocentric model A state of matter that has neither definite volume nor definite shape and can flow over a surface. An instrument designed to furnish heat in the laboratory by burning gas fuel. Carriers of traits from parent to the child/offspring. Model of the solar system with the Earth as the center.

geologist gibbous glaucoma GLOW food GO food gravitational force

GROW food

A scientist who studies the earth its rocks, mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans. Phase of the moon when more than a quarter of the moon is seen. An eye disorder which is caused by the abnormal or high pressure of liquids in the eyes. Food rich in vitamins and minerals that maintains good eyesight and healthy body. Food that contains fats and carbohydrates that give energy to the body. The attraction between two objects. It is directly proportional to the product of the masses of the two objects and is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Food rich in proteins that make one grow tall and strong.

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habitat heat energy heat of fusion heat of vaporization heliocentric model herbivores heredity heterogeneous mixture homeostasis homogeneous mixture humidity humus hurricane hydrosphere hypothesis The place where an organism lives in an ecosystem. The total internal kinetic energy and the internal potential energy of a molecule. The amount of heat needed to melt one gram of a substance. The amount of heat required to change 1 gram of a liquid into a gas. Model of the solar system with the sun as the center. These are organisms/animals that eat plants only. The passing on of traits from parents to children/offsprings. The combination of two or more substances where the particles of each substance can be identified. The ability of a body to maintain a constant temperature. The combination of two or more substances where the component particles involved cannot be recognized separately. The amount of water vapour in the air. The mixture of organic matter from decayed plants and animals. It is the primary source of the nitrogen needed for the plant growth. A violent storm over the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the earth made of water. An educated guess or a proposition to get the answer to a problem.

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inertia infectious disease The property of mass that resists being moved when it is at rest and resists being stopped when it is in motion. A sickness caused by harmful organisms such as bacteria.

inner core insulators interpretation invertebrates ionic bond ionosphere ions isobars

The innermost layer of the earth next to the mantle. Materials that are poor conductors of heat and/or electricity and are wrapped around hot pipes and electrical wires. The explanation of what has been observed, a step in the scientific method. These are animals without backbones. The bond formed between oppositely charged particles called ions. Layer of the atmosphere that contains ions and are useful in the communication because they reflect radio waves. Charged particles. Lines which join all the stations that have the same air pressure. They show areas of high and low pressure.

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joule A basic unit of work or energy ( 1 J = 1 Nm).

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kinetic energy Energy resulting from the motion of an object.

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land breeze landslide law law of acceleration A breeze caused by wind blowing from the land to the sea. A condition which results when soil suddenly falls down after a heavy rain. A verbal or mathematical statement based on a set of observations. Newtons second law of motion which states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to the mass of the object. Newtons third law of motion which states that for every action there is an equal or opposite reaction. A law which states that no mass is gained or lost in an ordinary chemical reaction. A law which states that opposite charges attract each other and like charges repel each other. Newtons first law of motion which states that an object resists being moved when it is at rest and resists being stopped when it is in motion. A bright spark produced when the electrons in a cloud or clouds are dumped onto the earth. A state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape and has the

law of action and reaction law of conservation of mass law of electrostatics law of inertia lightning liquid

loam luminous objects

ability to flow. The best kind of soil for growing plants. Objects that produce their own light.

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machine magnetic field magnetic force mantle mass melting point mesosphere metalloid meteorologist meteorology meter/metre mixture molecule mutualism Any device that transforms the amount and/or the direction of forces. A region which exists in the neighbourhood of a magnet. The force that exists around a magnet. The layer below the earths crust. The quantity or amount of matter. The temperature at which melting occurs. The middle sphere just above the stratosphere where the temperature is midway between that in the stratosphere and in the troposphere. An element that exhibits both metallic and non-metallic properties. A person who keeps track of the progress of the weather systems and compares the conditions shown on his/her map with past records. Science that deals with weather and climate conditions. The standard unit of length. The product which results when two or more substances are put together in any proportion without a chemical union. It maybe homogeneous or heterogeneous The smallest unit in a chemical compound. A kind of relationship between living things where both organisms are benefited

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nearsightedness neutralization neutron nimbus clouds non-biodegradable materials non-luminous objects nosebleed A condition wherein the eyeballs are long or cornea is too curved. A reaction where an equivalent amount of an acid reacts with an equivalent amount of a base. A particle found in the nucleus of an atom which has no charge. Thick, gray-colored clouds without any definite shape and usually cover the sky and bring rain. Materials that do not decay. Objects that do not have their own light. Excessive bleeding of the nose resulting from a head injury or sickness such as hypertension.

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observation omnivores opaque materials ophthalmologist outer core oxidation oxide The first step in the scientific method which is to perceive with ones senses. Animals that eat both plants and animals. Materials that allow no light to pass through. A doctor who specializes in eye health and eye disorders. The earths layer of molten rock and nickel. A chemical process where oxygen combines with another element. A compound of oxygen and another element.

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PAGASA Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. It forecasts and studies earthquakes and weather conditions in the Philippines. A process in which different components of a substance are separated because they have varied solubility rates. A kind of relationship where one organism known as the parasite is benefited and the other organism known as the host is harmed. A way of expressing the relative acidity or basicity of a substance. Any change in matter that occurs without a corresponding change in composition. Properties that can be observed or measured without changing the composition of the substance. A person who studies natural forces and energy. The study of natural forces and energy. Undesirable substances in the atmosphere. Stored energy resulting from the position of an object. Rain and other forms of water that fall to Earth. A medium that separates white light into different colors. Organisms such as plants that can manufacture food through the process of photosynthesis. Substances that result from chemical reactions. A particle found in the nucleus of an atom which is positively charged.

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radiation reactant recycling reflection refraction relative humidity renewable revolution rotation The transfer of heat without physical contact. Substance that enters into a chemical reaction. Changing materials so that they can be reused. The property of light to bounce from a surface. The property of light to bend as it passes through different materials. The amount of water vapour in the air divided by the maximum amount of water it can hold. A resource that can be used and then replaced. Movement of the planets around the sun. Movement of a planet around its axis.

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salinity sandy soil scabies science scientific method scientist scurvy seborrhea sedimentation seismograph SI Snellen eye chart solar evaporation solid solubility solution speed stomata storm stratosphere Percentage of salts dissolved in the sea A kind of soil mostly composed of coarse particles of rock. Inflammation of the skin caused by tiny mites. A branch of study that requires a careful and systematic procedure to obtain reliable solutions to problem. The plan which a scientist follows to solve a science problem. A person who spends his time studying science. A disease caused by lacking vitamin C. A skin disorder that can cause swelling of the auricle or even the skin of the ear canal. Process of separation where particles settle at the bottom of the container. An instrument used to measure the vibrations of an earthquake. The International System of Units. It is a decimal system based on multiples of 10. A chart used by ophthalmologists to measure a persons visual acuity. A process where a liquid is allowed to evaporate under the sun. A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume and is rigid and compact. The maximum amount of a substance that will dissolve in a 100 g of water at a particular temperature. A homogeneous mixture. The measure of how fast a object moves over a certain distance at a certain time. En opening on the underside of the leaves where plants release oxygen. Any weather disturbance in the atmosphere. The layer above the troposphere which is relatively warm at the top and is

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cooler at the bottom. Thin, billowing, cottonlike clouds found near the ground and bring in drizzle. An infection of one or more oil glands at the edge of the eyelid or under it. The layer of soil exposed after the clay has been removed. A material whose every bit has the same properties as the whole material. A reaction in which one element reacts by replacing another element in a compound. Changes that occur in an ecosystem that leads to a climax community. Water that runs across a land surface. Relationship existing between organisms.

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temperature tension theory thermocline thermocouple thermometer thermosphere thunder tides topsoil torsion translucent materials transparent materials troposphere typhoon A measure of the average kinetic energy of a body. A force that causes many objects to stretch. An organized argument to explain something. Transition zone between the oceans surface layer and deeper layers. A device that produces electricity as a result of a difference in temperature. An instrument which consists of a glass tube with a scale and a bulb containing some mercury which is used for measuring temperature. The next higher level of the atmosphere where the air temperature finally and steadily rises. The sound of violent air disturbances due to electrical discharges. The rising and falling of ocean water levels caused by the pull of the moon. The layer of the soil on the surface of the ground. A force that makes an object twist. Materials that allow the partial transmission of light with some scattering of it. Materials through which light passes without scattering. The layer next to the earths surface which is warmer at the bottom than at the top. A violent storm over the Pacific Ocean.

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valence electrons Electrons in the outermost energy level which are responsible for the

valence shell velocity volt volume virtual image

combining capacity of an element in reacting with other substances. The outermost energy level of an atom which is largely responsible for its chemical behavior. The ratio of displacement (distance and direction) and time. Unit of emf. The amount of space occupied by matter. The image formed in a mirror which appears to be behind the mirror.

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warm air mass water cycle water-displacement method weather weathering weather map weight weight density It has very few convection currents but forms fog and low clouds close to the ground. A series of steps in which water changes from liquid to gas and back to liquid. A method of finding the volume of an irregular solid that is insoluble in water. The volume of the water displaced is the volume of the irregular solid. The condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place with the following chief elements: sunshine, air pressure, temperature, wind, and moisture. The process by which the solid earth materials are broken down into smaller pieces or are chemically changed. A summary of the weather conditions in an area covered by a map. A measure of the pull of gravity on a body. The ratio of weight to volume.

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