Weathering and Erosion
Natural Resources
Rocks and Minerals
The Water Cycle
Weather and Climate
100
Erosion and weathering are different processes that involve some of the same agents, such as wind, water, and ice. How is erosion different from weathering?
Erosion moves rocks and weathering breaks rocks.
100
Which type of resources cannot be easily or quickly replaced once they are used?
nonrenewable
100
What causes rock to become metamorphic rock?
heat and pressure
100
In which part of the water cycle does water return to Earth from the atmosphere in the form of rain, sleet, hail, or snow?
Precipitation
100
Explains how weather differs from climate.
Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, and climate is weather conditions in an area over a longer period of time.
200
What process occurs when soil from a farmer's field blows away in a strong wind?
erosion
200
Florida's Nickname is the Sunshine State. Sunshine is one of Florida's most abundant resources. What type of resource is sunshine?
Renewable
200
On Earth's Surface, rock breaks down into tiny pieces. The pieces settle in layers, become compacted, and stick together. Which kind of rock is formed?
Sedimentary
200
Water is constantly returning to the atmosphere from Earth’s surface. Where on Earth does most evaporation take place?
oceans
200
Antonio observes the weather one afternoon. He claims that thunderstorms are likely. What is a possible that observation provides evidence that supports this claim?
The clouds are mainly cumulonimbus (or stratonimbus)
300
What process occurs when a flowing river moves sand towards the sea?
erosion
300
Why are minerals considered nonrenewable resources?
They cannot be replaced.
300
Tamika goes hiking and sees an interesting rock formation. The formation looks like it has many different layers. What category of rock did she find?
Sedimentary
300
The figures below illustrate a glass of water left on the windowsill. What happen the water that was in the glass?
Water has evaporated from the glass.
300
Evan watches the weather report on the news. The announcer states that an air mass formed over a tropical ocean is moving into the area where Evan lives. Which type of weather can Evan expect?
warm and wet
400
What can result from tree roots growing into the ground?
weathering
400
Name three renewable resources used to produce electricity.
Solar, Wind, Hydroelectricity
400
A steel nail can scratch a certain mineral. A copper penny cannot scratch the same mineral. What claim can you make about the mineral based on this evidence?
It is harder than copper but softer than steel.
400
Based off the table, what percent of fresh water on Earth is surface water?
Less than 1%
400
Margie is moving from a coastal town to an inland city at the same latitude. What should she expect the winters to be like in her new city?
colder than the weather in her old location
500
How was the Grand Canyon formed?
erosion from rivers
500
Water is a renewable resource found in Florida. The state is surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. It is also home to many inland freshwater lakes and rivers. What reasoning explains why water is a renewable resource?
It is constantly recycled so it can be used again.
500
A group of students identified some mineral samples and used the table below to display their findings. During their investigation, one mineral caused a compass needle to turn away from North. Based on the evidence, what was the mineral?
magnetite
500
At which point does evaporation happen?
1
500
Which air mass contains warm, moist air.
Maritime tropical or air mass forming over tropical waters.