What is volcano, landslide, tornado, and earthquake
100
Why is conserving natural resources important?
It saves natural resources for future generations; it keeps more natural areas from being mined or forests from being overcut; it keeps natural resources from ending up in a landfill.
100
A thermometer measures....
Temperature
200
Soil consist of weathered rock, what does "weathered" mean?
when rock is broken apart because wind, rain, or ice
200
How are mountain and plans alike, and how are they different?
Alike- both have grass and rocks with living organisms
Different- one is the tallest part of lang, one is better for growing,(teacher check)
200
Explain what a landslide is and how it effects the Earth's surface.
Soil and rocks suddenly moving causing the surface to slide.
200
What is a natural resource?
A material that is found in nature and is used by living things
200
Some exampels of lab safety are..
Teacher check
300
What is humus?
Humus is the decomposing of animals or leaves- in soil
300
Explain where you would see a valley.
In between two mountains
300
What COULD result in a landslide?
A Earthquake
300
Is plastic a natural resource?
No, plastic is made FROM a natural resource (petroleum and natural gas)
300
The gobstopper and sugar cube experiment taught us about what concept?
Weathering
400
Explain how humus is good for soil
Because it provides nutrients for the soil
400
What type of landform do we live on?
A plain
400
Explain how volcanoes and earthquakes are different
Volcanoes ash and rock fly out like an explosion. Earthquakes are when ground shakes and damages buildings and crack the Earth's surface
400
What are some examples of conserving resources?
Recycling paper, using cloth bags, etc. Teacher check
400
What landform is the tallest part of our land?
Mountains
500
What does decomposing mean?
*break down* *perishing* (teacher check)
500
This landfrom is flat and covered in rocks, stones, and sand.
What is a desert
500
A Volcano can cause...
islands, building and roads are damaged, etc. Teacher Check
500
Example the definition of reduce, reuse, and recycle,
Reduce- decreasing the amount of trash we use
Reuse- Using materials in a different way rather than throwing them away
Recycle-recovering materials to make new products,
500
Why are natural resources valuable?
We depend on them to live; we use them for things we need and want; other living things need them to survive.