Rocks & Minerals
Which type of rock comes from a volcano?
Igneous rocks
When particles are really close together and not really moving, what phase of matter is it in?
Solid
What is energy from the Sun called?
solar energy
An object needs to be made of what type of material in order to be magnetic?
metal
Rain is a type of what?
precipitation
What are the tiny particles called that make sedimentary rocks?
Sediment
When solid becomes a liquid, what has happened?
melting
What does it mean when an energy source is non-renewable?
It means that it will eventually run out
If you flip a light switch and the light turns ON, what have you done to the circuit?
Closed it
What takes place in the clouds?
condensation
heat and pressure
When liquid becomes a gas, what happens?
evaporation or boiling (steam)
What are the 3 fossil fuels?
coal, natural gas, and oil (petroleum)
What are the ends of a magnet called?
Poles
When a puddle disappears overnight, what has happened?
evaporation
Which type of igneous rock forms outside the volcano?
extrusive igneous rock
When liquid becomes a solid, what happens?
Freezing
Renewable energy sources
What are the three magnetic metals found here on Earth?
Iron, nickel, and cobalt
What is the importance of calling it the water CYCLE?
A cycle is something that never ends, and the water cycle never ends. If it did, there would be less water on Earth
What is the chain of volcanos called that causes most of the volcanic eruptions around the world?
The Ring of Fire
What is the phase change when a gas becomes a solid and skips the liquid phase completely?
deposition
What is the renewable energy source that comes from the heat of the Earth called?
Geothermal
What type of electricity can be found in the wires of our home?
current electricity
What is the extra water that flows after a rainstorm called?
surface runoff