Phases of Matter
The three phases of matter are
Solid, Liquid, and Gas
A mixture is..
Something that can easily be separated
List all the layers of Earth in order starting from the one we live on...
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
Give me an example of an insulator
Rubber, wood, plastic, etc.
Which type of graph is used to show change over time?
Line Graph
Which phase allows particles to move the fastest past one another?
Gas
A solution is...
Something that can not easily be separated. One substance dissolved in another.
Approximately how old is Earth?
4.6 billion years old
Describe a series circuit
One bulb goes out - they all go out. Like Christmas lights.
What type of circuit does NOT allow electricity to pass through?
An open circuit
Particles are packed lightly together in a...
Solid
Sand and Iron Filings would be an example of a...
mixture
Which type of plate boundary occurs when two plates collide together? What landform is created?
Convergent boundary
Creates mountains
A dependent variable is...
your data in an experiment
What is the highest point of a transverse wave called? How about the lowest point?
Lowest - trough
How can a phase change from a liquid to a gas?
Apply heat - boil
Lemonade would be a...
while
Chex Mix would be a ....
Solution
Mixture
How is weathering different from erosion?
Weathering is the rocks being broken down, erosion is moving the rocks from one location to another by wind and water.
Describe how the electromagnet works
Wrap a wire around a nail - attach it to a battery. The more you coil the wire, the stronger the magnet will become.
What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
Observation uses your 5 senses and an inference uses your common sense.
What do a liquid and a gas have in common?
The both have no definite shape. They will take the shape of their container.
Name 3 mixtures and 3 solutions
Answers will vary
Explain how each type of rock is formed.
Metamorphic - heat and pressure
Igneous - magma melting and cooling
Sedimentary - sediment being compacted together
What is the name of the key used to identify objects and organisms?
Dichotomous or Classification Key.
What two particles make up the nucleus of an atom?
Protons and Neutrons