States of Matter
Name the three states of matter.
Solids, Liquids, Gases
This is formed when scientists are attempting to explain an observation- hypothesis, theory, or law
Hypothesis
The large pieces of Earth's crust that "float" on top of the mantle are called _________.
Plates
Name the 3 types of rocks.
Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic
A vent or hole in the Earth's crust where magma reaches the surface, usually with great force.
Volcano
In this state, the particles move freely filling the space available.
Gas
This has been proven true under the same conditions every time in science- hypothesis, theory, law.
Scientific Law
What do you call the boundary where two plates are coming together?
Convergent
This type of rock is formed by layering of dead plants and animal material under Earth's pressure.
Sedimentary rock
When plates in the Earth's crust press together and eventually "slip", an ________ can occur.
Earthquake
Describe the particles in a solid.
particles are in a fixed pattern and vibrate in place
The pull of gravity on matter creates- mass, weight, density.
Weight
What type of boundary forms oceans and seas?
Divergent
Which type of rock comes from volcanic activity?
Igneous rock
Explain what is measured by a seismograph.
The strength or magnitude of an earthquake
True or False, Heat must be added in order to change a solid to a liquid.
True
Properties such as size, shape, color, texture are known as __________ properties.
Physical
Explain the plate movement that results in mountains being formed.
Two plates are pressing together in a convergent boundary, forcing the crusts to move upwards.
Limestone, sandstone, chalk
Types of sedimentary rock
What do scientists call the boundaries around the world where most volcanic activity is found?
Ring of Fire
What scientific law explains the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas?
Boyle's Law
Signs such as smoke, heat, light, or bubbles may be present in a _________ change.
Chemical
Name the scientist responsible for the Plate Tectonic theory- Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Alfred Wegener.
Alfred Wegener
Before changing under heat and pressure, metamorphic rock was once _________ and __________.
Sedimentary and Igneous rock
Starting with the Earth's crust, name the layers in order.
Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core