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The two terms that describe these rocks created when lava cools
What are intrusive igneous rocks?
This mineral may improve the taste of food but is not one to taste in a science classroom
What is halite?
What are hydrogen atoms?
Our amount of day light is increasing now that we recently passed this special day
What is the winter solstice? (Dec. 21st)
An major earthquake and tsunami impacted this country on January 1, 2024.
What is Japan?
The two terms that describe these rocks created by the lithification of sediments such as sand
What are clastic sedimentary rocks?
Rihanna says this has luster but Moh says it's harder than nails
What is a diamond?
Anger has people "seeing red" along with this theory
What is the Big Bang?
In 2024, we adjust our calendar so our seasons match Earth's revolution by adding this special date
What is February 29th?
In 2023, astronomers discovered a 470 million year old record-sized one of these which likely resulted from a gravitational collapse of a massive gas cloud
What is a black hole?
The two terms that categorize marble and quartzite
What are unfoliated (non) metamophic rocks?
Acid dissolves your teeth the way it can dissolve this mineral
What is calcite?
This 3-word term provides the evidence of the Big Bang and makes "static" sound much more scientific
What is cosmic background radiation?
The first day of spring allows these 2 times to be exactly the same
What are day time and night time?
June, July, and August of 2023 are collectively known as this in the northern hemisphere
What is the hottest summer on record?
Two processes that name the movement and relocation of weathered materials
What are erosion and deposition?
The element protects your teeth but this mineral polishes your pearly whites
What is fluorite?
Only red supergiants will be able to reach this explosive lifestage
What is a supernova?
Life on Earth survives the sun's harmful radiation thanks to this special feature
What is an atmosphere?
This weather pattern is creating extra talk about snow in 2024
What is El Nino?
The presence of this rock tells the ancient history of the land we call Virginia
What is limestone?
Whole grains and leafy greens contain this ore mineral which is needed for good health and also to conduct electricity
What is copper?
Our solar system is a speck in this unique system in the universe
What is the Milky Way?
When the Earth, moon, and Sun are in alignment, our coasts experience this
What is a spring tide?
On April 8th, 2024, Mexico and much of the eastern United States (including Virginia) will experience this unique event
What is a total solar eclipse?