Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
16 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Latitude
|
The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
|
|
|
Longitude
|
The distance east or west of the prime meridian, measure in degrees
|
|
|
Contour interval
|
On a topographic map, tells the distance in elevation between adjacent contour lines.
|
|
|
Hypothesis
|
A tentative explanation that is tested to determined if it is valid.
|
|
|
Theory
|
A well-tested and widely accepted view that explains certain observable facts.
|
|
|
System
|
Any size group of interacting parts that form a complex whole.
|
|
|
Atomic number
|
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
|
|
|
Atomic Mass
|
Weight of atom
Protons + Newtons |
|
|
Atomic Symbol
|
The letters used to represent the element on the periodic table.
|
|
|
Covalent bond
|
A bond that forms when atoms share electrons
|
|
|
Ionic Bond
|
A bond that forms between negative and positive ions
|
|
|
Metallic bond
|
a bond that forms when electrons are shared by metal ions
|
|
|
Compound
|
a substance formed by the chemical combination of 2 or more elements n definite proportions and usually having properties different from those of its constituent elements
|
|
|
Isotope
|
an atom w the same numbers of protons but different numbeers of neutons for a given elements
|
|
|
Element
|
a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical or physical means.
|
|
|
mineral
|
a naturally occurring inorganic crystalline material with a unique chemical composition
|
