List of Words for Letter ‘L’

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landform physical feature on Earth’s surface.
larva An immature stage in complete metamorphosis where the organism does not resemble the adult. Hot, melted rock that reaches Earth’s surface.
lava Hot, melted rock that reaches Earth’s surface.
law of conservation of energy Energy may change form but it cannot be created or destroyed. The distance light travels in a year.
light-year The distance light travels in a year.
limiting factor Anything that controls the growth or survival of a population.
load The object being moved by a machine.
lunar eclipse A situation that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line and Earth’s shadow falls across the Moon. The way a mineral reflects light from its surface.
luster The way a mineral reflects light from its surface.