Weathering/Erosion
Define what weathering is
Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth.
What is the atmosphere made of?
Air
List two different bodies of water?
Bodies of water include lakes, rivers, streams and oceans.
________ cannot be predicted.
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Faults
All of the above
Earthquakes
Who is my favorite student?
TRICK QUESTION!!!!
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Define what erosion is
Erosion is the geological process in which earthen materials are transported by natural forces such as wind or water
What is the biosphere made of?
Life: Humans, plants, and animals
How much of earth's water is freshwater?
3%
Which of the following is NOT a type of fault?
Strike-slip
Slip-strike
Normal
Reverse
Slip-strike
What is Astorga's favorite color?
Blue
Define what deposition is
Deposition is the laying down of sediment
What is the hydrosphere made of?
Water
How much water on the earth is salt water?
I will take anything from a range of 95%-99%
Answer is 97%
What are two effects of an earthquake?
Tsunami, Ground shaking, buildings collapsing, etc.
What is Astorgas Favorite meal?
Steak and potatoes
Is glaciers erosion, deposition or weathering?
Give me a good reason
Could be all of them.
What is the lithosphere or geosphere made of?
Land and rocks
What is a glacier? What type of water comes from a glacier?
Fresh water
What are natural disasters?
Definition not examples
Events caused by natural processes that result in severe property or environmental damage and loss of life.
What breed is Avett?
Beagle and poodle
Is rivers erosion, weathering or deposition?
It can cause erosion and weathers
Name all of the Earth Spheres
lithosphere or geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere
List three places you can find fresh water
Fresh water is found in glaciers, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, rivers, streams, wetlands and even groundwater.
Briefly describe the tectonic events that cause earthquakes
Plates slide past each other and their edges get stuck. Plate movement generates a lot of energy, which is stored while the plates are stuck together. Suddenly, the plates slip apart again, releasing that energy in the form of a seismic wave.
What grade will Mrs. Astorga be teaching next year?
2nd grade