Observing Earth’s Resources
Name a valuable natural resources for human survival.
water, wood
Define mining
breaking of larger rock into smaller pieces
What two things do geologists study?
Geologists study rocks and other nonliving parts on Earth.
Define moon phases
the different shapes of the moon visible from Earth
Plastic is made from?
petroleum (oil)
Define renewable resource
a resource that can replenish itself before humans can use it up (water)
What is consumption?
It is the purchase or use of things
What are minerals and what are two examples?
Minerals are nonliving materials that are found naturally on Earth.
copper, gold, diamond, topaz
In which month is Earth closest to the sun?
December
What did Roman soldiers get paid with?
salt
Define non-renewable resource
a resource that cannot be replenished faster than humans use
Referring to minerals, what is properties?
Characteristics that can be used to identify a resource.
Which mineral did not react to the hydrochloric acid?
quartz
Jupiter is further away from the Sun than Earth is, but the gravitational force between Jupiter and the Sun is stronger than the gravitational force between Earth and the Sun. True or False AND how can that be?
True. Jupiter’s mass is higher which creates more gravitational pull.
What is the majority of petroleum refined into?
Petroleum is refined into gasoline, jet fuel, and other fuels used to power transportation and heat buildings.
Which are NOT renewable:
Copper, water, wood, water, oil
copper, oil,
What are the three main fossil fuels?
Petroleum, coal and natural gas
Which mineral that we tested reacted to hydrochloric acid?
calcite
What is the main cause of earthquakes?
tectonic plate movement
Your most favorite subject?
Science, obviously
What are natural resources? (2 key points)
Materials that are found on Earth and used by people
How much of Earth’s surface water is in lakes, rivers and streams?
The water surface is 0.03%
When we put hydrochloric acid on a mineral causing bubbles and fizzing, what is actually happening?
carbon dioxide is being released
Define criteria
the requirements or goals that a design must meet
Define constraints
factors that limit or restrict possible designs