Science ROCKS!
This sedimentary rock is what the Egyptians built the pyramids out of.
What is limestone?
These are the two types of valleys.
What are V and U shaped valley?
This chant helps you remember how a sedimentary rock is formed.
What is "weathering breaks it, erosion takes it, deposition drops and forms new land. Compaction squeezes it, cementation sticks it, now you've got a rock."?
Coal and natural gas are-
Natural resources.
True or False: You can run out of renewable resources.
True, but it's very hard to.
This rock can be used to make knives.
What is obsidian?
True or False: U-shaped valleys are mountains.
False! However, they can be found in mountainous regions.
Which step causes the sediment to stack/settle?
Deposition
Coal is made up of-
dead living thing from millions of years ago
Provide an example of a renewable resources.
Possible answers: Wind,water,wood
(many more)
True or False: some rocks can glow under black light.
True!
Are V-shaped valleys formed by rivers?
Yes, they are.
What are some examples of sediment?
Dirt,dust,dead leaves,bones,sand, etc.
What is coal used for?
Coal is used to generate power.
Windmills are used for what type of energy?
Wind energy
A geode is a-
Rock which you crack open and is shiny inside.
Why is a mesa named "mesa"?
Mesa mean table in Spanish, and the landform resembles a table.
What helps the process of cementation?
Minerals ex:calcium
Are fossil fuels liquid?
Yes
Why is recycling important?
To reduce waste in landfills, so they don't have to burn trash.
Is a diamond a rock?
No, it's a gem/mineral.
What is a very famous V-shaped valley?
The Grand Canyon
Can rock turn into other types of rocks?
Yes
They have to add what to make natural gas detectable?
Scent
What energy uses water to generate electricity?
Hydroelectric energy