Matter
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas
Name a biotic factor in an ecosystem
Ex: trees, animals, humans, flowers
What is the primary force responsible for weathering?
water
What kind of boundary is formed when two tectonic plates move away from each other?
Divergent Boundary
Most of the Earth's dry air is made up of what two things?
Nitrogen and Oxygen
Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?
Steam, Sunlight, Ice, Milk
Sunlight
Who are the primary producers in most ecosystems?
plants
What are three types of rock formed through geological processes?
Sedimentary, metamorphic, and volcanic/igneous rock
Gravity
Seasonal changes occur because of ...
What do living creatures need in addition to matter to thrive?
Energy
A frog in an ecosystem is considered what type of consumer?
secondary consumer
What type of rock is formed by cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Igneous Rock
What is a flood-resistant building design feature?
Elevated boundaries
What is the percentage of water vapor found in the air?
0 to 4
What do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What is the role of decomposers in matter conservation within ecosystems?
Breaking down organic matter into simpler compounds
What is the name of the process in which layers or sheets of rock gradually break off
What is a preventative measure for containing the spread of wildfires?
controlled burning
What is the fraction of total radiation that is reflected by any surface?
Albedo
Nutrient cycling
What is the primary source of energy for herbivores?
Consumption of plants
How does pollution affect the energy flow in an ecosystem?
Pollution reduces in the metabolic processes in herbivores
What is the purpose of studying natural disasters
To improve detection and warning systems for the public
Because of convection, in what direction does the warmest air in a room move?
It rises towards the ceiling