Mysteries Beneath Our Feet
Weather Weirdness & Climate Clues
Flow of Wonders
Past Lives & Ancient Secrets
Humans — Destroyers or Protectors?
100
This slow-moving force breaks down rocks into tiny pieces over time.
What is weathering?
100
This describes short-term changes in the atmosphere — like rain or sunshine today.
What is weather?
100
When water evaporates, condenses, and falls back to Earth, it’s all part of this cycle.
What is the water cycle?
100
These preserved remains or imprints of ancient life tell us about Earth’s past.
What are fossils?
100
When a species disappears forever, this has occurred.
What is extinction?
200
When the ground shakes because of moving tectonic plates, this natural event occurs.
What is an earthquake?
200
This term describes long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation in a region.
What is climate?
200
Rivers carry sediment to form these landforms at their mouths — a favorite spot for weird fish and tourists alike.
What is a delta?
200
This word describes how scientists use rock layers to tell Earth’s story.
What is geologic history or stratigraphy?
200
Planting trees or cleaning rivers are examples of this type of environmental action.
What is conservation?
300
If Dipper drew lines where plates meet, he’d be mapping these geological boundaries.
What are plate boundaries?
300
These are the two factors why ocean has one layer of water sinking and other one floating
What are density and temperature?
300
Mabel noticed her lemonade disappearing faster in the sun. She’s witnessing this process.
What is evaporation?
300
Many ancient cultures built sites like Stonehenge or Machu Picchu to align with the Sun — a sign of their knowledge in this science.
What is astronomy or earth observation?
300
These are what the three Rs stand for.
What is Recycle, Reduce and Reuse?
400
Mountains often form when two plates collide. What type of boundary causes that?
What is a convergent boundary?
400
This invisible “belt” of moving ocean water helps regulate Earth’s temperature.
What is the ocean conveyor belt?
400
This type of current flows along the California coast and brings cold water and fog.
What is the California Current?
400
If the Mystery Shack were built on fossil-rich limestone, it’d prove this area was once covered by...
What is an ocean?
400
If human activities cause coral bleaching, deforestation, or pollution, they’re part of this impact.
What is human environmental impact?
500
The Grand Canyon wasn’t carved overnight — this process by water, wind, and time shaped it.
What is erosion?
500
If Gravity Falls suddenly had tropical plants growing next to pine trees, it might be because of this large-scale global change.
What is climate change?
500
When water slowly seeps into the ground, it becomes part of this hidden natural storage.
What is groundwater or an aquifer?
500
If you found a trilobite in your backyard, you could claim you discovered evidence from this period of Earth’s history.
What is the Paleozoic Era?
500
Grunkle Stan decides to open a “Sustainable Souvenir Shop.” If he uses solar power and recycled wood, he’s supporting this global goal.
What is sustainability?