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Matter
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anything that has mass and takes up space
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Mass
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the amount of matter in an object
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Solid
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matter that has a definite shape and takes up a definite amount of space
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Liquid
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matter that takes the shape of its container and takes up a definite amount of space
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Gas
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matter that has no definite shape and takes up no definite amount of space
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Volume
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the amount of space that matter takes up
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Density
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the property of matter that compares the amount of amtter to the space taken up by the matter
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Mixture
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a combination of two or more different kinds of matter, each of which keeps its own physical properties (Example: Trail Mix)
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Solution
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a mixture in which the particles of different kinds of matter are mixed evenly with each other (Example: Lemonade)
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Solubility
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a measure of the amount of a material that will dissolve in another material
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Buoyancy
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the ability of matter to float in a liquid or a gas
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Weather
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the combination of conditions in a certain area and point in time
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Climate
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the pattern or cycle of weather conditions over a large areas that are averaged over many years
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Meteorologist
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a person who studies weather
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Forecast
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a prediction of weather conditions for future days
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Atmosphere
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the layers of air that surround the Earth
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Humidity
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the amount of water vapor in the air
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Cumulus
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a puffy and white cloud; signals fair weather
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Cirrus
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a type of high level cloud that is thin and wispy, signals fair weather
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Stratus
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gray sheet-like layer of clouds; signals drizzling rain or snow
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Air Pressure
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pressure created by the weight of the atmosphere
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Cumulonimbus Clouds
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fast rising clouds with a spreading top that usually means severe thunderstorms and strong winds
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Cold Front
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forms when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass
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Warm Front
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forms when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass
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