Energy
This is the energy of motion
What is kinetic energy?
This force pulls objects toward Earth
What is Gravity?
This sphere contains all living things.
What is the biosphere?
Water changing from liquid to vapor is called this.
What is evaporation?
This term describes the shape and features of Earth’s surface.
That is Topography?
A stretched rubber band stores this type of energy.
What is elastic potential energy?
Give one example of balanced forces.
Oceans belong to this sphere.
Water vapor cooling into clouds is called this.
What is condensation?
Close contour lines show this type of slope.
What is a steep slope?
Name the two factors that affect gravitational potential energy.
What are height and weight (mass)?
Work happens when a force causes this.
What is movement?
Rocks, soil, and mountains belong to this sphere.
What is the geosphere?
Water falling as rain, snow, sleet, or hail is called this.
What is precipitation?
Spread-out contour lines show this type of slope.
What is a gentle slope?
A roller coaster is at the top of a hill. Which type of energy is greatest?
What is potential energy?
Two students move the same box. One finishes in half the time. Who used more power?
Who is the student who finished faster.
What is the atmosphere?
What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
Weathering breaks rock down; erosion moves sediment.
Volcanoes are an example of what kind of force?
What are constructive forces?
Explain what happens to kinetic and potential energy as a roller coaster moves downhill.
Potential energy decreases while kinetic energy increases.
Explain why carrying a backpack while standing still is not considered work.
Why is there no movement?
Name all four Earth spheres.
Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, and Biosphere.
Name the four major steps of the water cycle in order.
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Collection.
Explain why topography is important when building near water.
It helps determine elevation, flooding risk, and land shape.