🔬 Common Science Terms Explained
Here’s a list of essential science vocabulary for learners:
🔬 General Science Terms
- Hypothesis: A testable explanation for a phenomenon (e.g., "If I water plants daily, they will grow faster").
- Experiment: A systematic test to validate or refute a hypothesis.
- Observation: Data collected through senses or instruments.
- Theory: A well-substantiated explanation of natural phenomena (e.g., Theory of Evolution).
🧬 Life Science Terms
- Cell: The basic unit of life.
- DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid, carrying genetic instructions.
- Photosynthesis: Process by which plants convert light into energy.
- Ecosystem: A community of living and non-living organisms interacting in an environment.
⚙️ Physical Science Terms
- Gravity: Force that attracts objects with mass.
- Element: A pure substance made of only one type of atom.
- Compound: A substance formed by combining two or more elements.
- Chemical Reaction: Process where substances interact to form new products.
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