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? punctuated equilibrium - relatively rapid evolution at a speciation event
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neutron nonliving nonstandard units of measure mutualism nucleus observation openness organic organism periodic table pH phenotype photosynthesis pitch plane plate tectonics uncharged elementary particle that has a mass a little greater than that of the proton and is present in most atomic nuclei objects that don’t reproduce, grow, react, or use food units of measurement based on everyday items (e.g., hands, feet, pace, candy, potato, paper clip) used as a precursor to learning and using standard units of measurement close, prolonged association between organisms of two different species in which each member benefits Physical science: central region of an atom, which contains more than 99% of the atom's mass Life science: cellular organelle in eukaryotes that contains most of the genetic material event that is experienced personally or enhanced through measurement or instruments mind set that allows a person to consider explanations of a phenomena of, relating to, or derived from living organisms Chemistry: having to do with carbon compounds living individual, such as a plant, animal, bacterium, protist, or fungus; a body made up of organs, organelles, or other parts that work together to carry on the various processes of life arrangement of the chemical elements by atomic number, starting with hydrogen in the upper left-hand corner and continuing in ascending order from left to right, arranged in columns according to similar chemical properties numerical measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a chemical solution; the negative of the logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration physical or visible characteristics of an organism that are determined by its genotype chemical process by which chlorophyll-containing plants use light to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates, releasing oxygen as a byproduct aurally perceived property of a sound, especially a musical tone, that is determined by the frequency of the waves producing it; highness or lowness of sound flat or level surface theory that explains the global distribution of geological phenomena such as seismicity, volcanism, continental drift, and mountain building in terms of the formation, destruction, movement, and interaction of the Earth's lithospheric plates; the theory that the earth’s crust is broken into fragments (plates) which move in relation to one another, shifting continents, forming new crust, and causing volcanic eruptions group of organisms of the same species occupying a particular habitat or geographic region number of organisms per unit area any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, which falls to the Earth's surface to forecast a future occurrence based on past observations or the extension of an idea to keep in perfect or unaltered condition; maintain unchanged population population density precipitation predict preservation 医护英语博客 http://sibara.blog.163.com email sibara@163.com Articulated by Grade Level
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probability measure of the likelihood of an event occurring
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procedures producer prokaryotic property propose proton pulley pure science qualitative quantitative radiation recessive reflect refract reliability respiration revolution RNA rotation sedimentary sexual simple investigation solid series of steps taken to accomplish an end organisms (e.g., green plants) that produce their own organic compounds from simple precursors (such as carbon dioxide and inorganic nitrogen), many of which are food sources for other organisms referring to a cell with no nucleus (e.g., a bacterium) characteristic attribute possessed by all members of a class to put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption stable subatomic particle occurring in all atomic nuclei, with a positive electric charge equal in magnitude to that of an electron simple machine consisting of a wheel with a grooved rim in which a pulled rope or chain can run to change the direction of the pull and thereby lift a load science for the pursuit of scientific knowledge involving quality or kind involving the measurement of quantity or amount Physical science: transfer of energy by electromagnetic radiation; process of emitting energy in the form of waves or particles (e.g., visible light, X-rays, alpha and beta radiation). Life science: the geographic spreading of a species of, relating to, or designating an allele that does not produce a characteristic effect when present with a dominant allele to throw or bend back (light, for example) from a surface to deflect from a straight path undergone by light or other wave in passing obliquely from one medium (e.g., air) into another (e.g., glass) in which its speed is different to yield the same or compatible results in different clinical experiments or statistical trials physical and chemical processes by which an organism supplies its cells and tissues with the oxygen needed for metabolism and relieves them of the carbon dioxide formed in energy-producing reactions orbital motion about a point, especially as distinguished from axial rotation (Ribonucleic acid) nucleic acids that contains ribose and uracil as structural components and is associated with the control of cellular chemical activities act or process of turning around a center or an axis; the turning of a body part about its long axis as if on a pivot of or relating to rocks formed by the deposition of sediment relating to, produced by, or involving reproduction characterized by the union of male and female gametes investigation involving a single variable body of definite shape and volume; not liquid or gaseous 医护英语博客 http://sibara.blog.163.com email sibara@163.com Articulated by Grade Level
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species spectrophotometer stimulus stratus structures subsystem symbiotic relationship system technology temperature transient U.S. customary units valid variable vector velocity Venn Diagram vertebrate viable volume voluntary weathering wedge class of individuals or objects grouped by virtue of their common attributes and their ability to mate and produce fertile offspring, and assigned a common name; a division subordinate to a genus instrument used to determine the intensity of various wavelengths in a spectrum of light object or event that causes a response low-altitude cloud formation consisting of a horizontal layer of clouds way in which parts are arranged or put together to form a whole; makeup Life science: arrangement or formation of the tissues, organs, or other parts of an organism; an organ or other part of an organism component of a system (e.g., a solar system is a subsystem of a galaxy) close, prolonged association between organisms of two different species that may, but does not necessarily, benefit each member; includes mutualism, commensalisms, and parasitism 1. group of body organs that together perform one or more vital functions 2. organized group of devices, parts or factors that together perform a function or drive a process (e.g., weather system, mechanical system) application of science, especially to industrial or commercial objectives; tools and techniques degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment not regular or permanent measuring system used most often in the United States (e.g., inches, pounds, gallons) correctly inferred or deduced from a premise factor that varies or is prone to variation ? independent: manipulated variable in an experiment or study whose presence or quantity determines the change in the dependent variable ? dependent: observed variable in an experiment or study whose changes are determined by the presence or quantity of one or more independent variables representation of a quantity having both magnitude and direction, such as velocity or force rate of change of position and direction with respect to time representation that uses circles to show relationships between sets having a backbone or spinal column capable of living, developing, or germinating under favorable conditions measure of the capacity of a three-dimensional figure or object, measured in cubic units normally controlled by or subject to individual volition, such as voluntary muscle contractions effect of exposure to the action of the elements piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering 医护英语博客 http://sibara.blog.163.com email sibara@163.com