5th Grade Science Vocabulary- Letters J, L, & M
Metamorphisis
a change in the way an organism looks as it grows
Mixture
a combination of two or more substances that keep their own properties
Model
a copy or replica of an object
Light
a form of energy that can be
Jupiter
a gas planet, fifth from the Sun, and the largest of all planets
Lake
a large body of water with land all around it
Moon
a natural satellite in space that revolves around a planet
Mineral
a nonliving solid object with a crystal structure found in nature
Map key
a part of a map explaining what each symbol on the map represents
Landform
a physical feature on Earth's surface
Method
a process used for doing something
Mirror
a reflective surface, usually silver in color
Metamorphis rock
a rock that has been changed by heat or pressure into another kind of rock
Meter stick
a science tool used to measure length
Marine biologist
a scientist who studies organisms living in saltwater ecosystems
Meteorologist
a scientist who studies weather, climate, and Earth's atmosphere
Milliliter
a small unit of capacity in the metric system
Mars
a small, rocky planet; fourth from the Sun
Medium
a substance through which energy or waves travel
Loam
a type of soil containing a mixture of other soils and rich in humus and nutrients
Map
a visual representation that shows features of an area
Mimicry
an animal's resemblance to another organism or object in color, shape, or design in order to escape predators or to attract prey
Marsh
an area of water-logged land
Low pressure
an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the pressure of the surrounding areas
Larva
an early stage in the life cycle of an insect
Microscope
an instrument that uses lenses to make small objects look larger
Magnet
an object that attracts iron or steel
Matter
anything that takes up space and has mass
Learned behavior
behavior that is taught or acquired through experience
Limited consupmtion
controlling or limiting the amount of resources used
Lighting
electricity that moves between clouds or between clouds and the ground
Metals
elements that are usually hard, shiny solids and good conductors of heat and electricity
Magma
liquid, molten rock beneath Earth's surface
Logical
makes sense based on information learned previously
Liquid
matter that flows and takes the shape of its container
Lava
molten rock that erupts from a volcano
Motion
movement of an object
Living organism
something that grows, changes, and makes other living things
Landslide
sudden collapse of land causing a rapid change to Earth's surface
Mass
the amount of matter in an object
Liter
the basic unit of capacity in the metric system
Meter
the basic unit of length in the metric system
Moon phases (waxing, waning)
the changes in the appearance of the Moon as seen from Earth
Lunar cycle
the different appearances of the Moon caused by the Moon's orbit around Earth
Mechanical
the energy in an object due to its position or motion
Leaf
the part of the plant that makes food for the plant
Magnetism
the pulling force of a magnet
Migration
the seasonal movement of some animals from one place to another for survival
Life cycle
the sequence of stages or changes in the life of an organism
Mercury
the smallest planet and closest in relation to the Sun
Marine biology
the study of organisms living in saltwater ecosystems
Meteorology
the study of weather, climate, and Earth's atmosphere
Melting point
the temperature at which a solid changes to a liquid
Mantle
the thick layer of rock between Earth's crust and core
Low tide
the time when ocean water reaches its lowest level
Melt
to change from a solid to a liquid
Maintain
to continue or keep going
Magnify
to make an object appear larger than it is using a science too
Molt
to shed skin, fur, or feathers
Measure
to use tools to find the length, mass, capacity, or temperature of an object
Lenses
transparent pieces of glass or plastic used for refracting light
Litter
trash that is thrown around carelessly