Scientific Investigation
Name two pieces of safety equipment you should wear when conducting a science experiment with heat or liquids.
goggles and aprons or gloves
The Earth revolves around the Sun. What object revolves around the Earth?
The moon
If a meteorologist wants to find out the wind direction outside, which tool should they look at?
A wind vane
This slow process breaks down large rocks into smaller pieces over time through wind, water, and ice.
Weathering
This rapid event occurs when molten rock (magma) bursts through Earth's crust, quickly changing the surrounding landscape.
When you use your 5 senses or tools to gather data and write down facts during a lab, you are collecting these.
Observations and measurements (evidence)
This massive celestial body sits directly at the center of our solar system, and all planets orbit around it.
the Sun
If it is 85°F and sunny in Houston but 42°F and raining in Amarillo at the exact same time, what are we comparing?
Day to day weather in different locations
Which type of soil has the smallest particles, feels sticky when wet, and retains a lot of water?
Clay
What rapid change happens when blocks of Earth's crust suddenly slip past each other, causing the ground to shake?
an earthquake
True or False: Scientists build smaller or simplified versions of objects, called models, to study things that are too big, too far away, or too dangerous to look at in real life.
True
Name the first four planets in our solar system, starting closest to the Sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
What three main factors do scientists measure when they describe day-to-day weather?
Air temperature, wind direction, and precipitation
Soil isn't just broken rock. What is the process called when dead plant and animal materials break down to add nutrients to the soil?
Decomposition
This sudden event usually happens on steep slopes or hills after heavy rain pulls a massive amount of dirt and rock downward.
a landslide
This piece of safety equipment must be worn over your eyes during classroom investigations to protect them from splashes or debris.
safety goggles
This is what we call the regular, repeating path that the Earth takes as it revolves completely around the Sun.
an orbit
What weather tool is used to measure the amount of precipitation in a location?
rain gauge
Soil is slowly created over a long time by these two natural processes: breaking down rocks and rotting plant or animal remains.
weathering and decomposition
What would happen if a volcano erupted over and over again, leaving lava in the same areas......
the land would build up and get higher
This is the act of using your five senses or scientific tools to gather and record evidence or measurements.
it is an observation
True or False: The Sun is a star that provides light and heat and its light is reflected by the moon.
True
What might be causing the temperature to increase during the day?
the Sun is shining on the Earth
grains
What do hurricanes and tsunamis and floods all have in common?
They bring large amounts of water and can cause flooding