Animals
What hunts a prey animal?
a predator
This type of rock forms from layers of sediment pressed together over time.
Sedimentary Rock
What does the word thermal mean?
Heat/Warmth
What is the word for a swirling group of winds that resembles a funnel?
Tornado
What force pulls objects towards earth?
gravity
What are two adaptations polar bears have that help them survive in their environment?
Fur, color, paw size, etc.
A scientist who studies rocks and Earth’s surface is called…
Geologist
What is the difference between an open and closed circuit?
A closed circuit transfers electrical energy, while an open circuit will not
Where do hurricanes usually form?
Over a body of water
Magma that reaches Earth’s surface is called…
Lava
To blend in with your surroundings is called...
Camouflage
The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is called…
Weathering
What is it called when energy is passed from one object to another?
Energy transfer
A tsunami
Provides a protective lens
Give an example of a behavioral and a structural interpretation
Teacher's Discretion
This natural process moves rock and soil from one place to another.
Erosion
We learned that the world MELTS can help us remember different types of energy... What do FOUR of those FIVE letters mean?
M - Mechanical
E - Electrical
L - Light
T - Thermal
S - Sound
What causes an earthquake?
The movement of tectonic plates
What is the word for how high vs how low a sound is?
Pitch
The term for the adaptation that allows animals to create light .. think fireflies & anglerfish
Bioluminesence
What are the three main types of rocks we discussed?
Metamorphic, Sedimentary, Igneous
What is the energy of movement called?
Kinetic energy/motion energy
What is the chain of underwater volcanoes referred to as?
The Ring of Fire
What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?
Teacher's Discretion