Measurement and the Metric System
Name a tool we use to measure length.
tape measure
meterstick
yardstick
During which step of the scientific method do we make a guess?
Form a hypothesis
Write 8.12 x 104 in standard form.
81,200
Name the four Earth systems and use one word to describe each system.
Hydrosphere (water)
Atmosphere (air/gas)
Biosphere (living things)
Name five causes of weathering.
wind, water, ice, gravity, organisms
Name a tool we would use to measure volume or capacity.
Measuring cup
Measuring spoon
Graduated cylinder
During which step of the scientific method do we make graphs and other graphics to look for patterns in data?
Analyze Data
Write 9.1 x 106 in standard form.
9,100,000
How is energy transferred in the geosphere?
Conduction and convection transfer energy from the earth's interior
Describe the relationship between weathering and erosion.
Weathering breaks down the rock (makes a mess) and erosion cleans it up (moves the rock away)
4700 mm = ?? m
4.7 m
During which step of the scientific method do we collect data?
Conduct an experiment
Write 8.51 x 10-5 in scientific notation.
0.0000851
How is energy transferred in the hydrosphere?
Sunlight warms waters at the equator and convection currents spread heat energy through the rest of the oceans
What term can be used to explain how waterfalls are formed?
differential erosion
9.31 L = ?? cL
931 cL
Name the independent and dependent variables in the following experiment:
How does the amount of screen time affect a child's hand eye coordination?
IV: amount of screen time
DV: hand eye coordination
Write 314,000 in scientific notation.
3.14 x 105
How is energy transferred in the atmosphere?
Convection currents cycle air that is warmed by sunlight
Name the layers of the earth from innermost to outermost.
core, mantle, crust
0.00081 kg = ?? mg
810 mg
List the steps of the scientific method.
Ask a question
Do background research
Form a hypothesis
Conduct an experiment
Analyze data
Draw a conclusion/communicate results
Write 0.00048 in scientific notation.
4.8 x 10-4
How is energy transferred in the biosphere?
Producers receive energy from the sun then the energy is transferred through food chains
Name one fast change to the earth's surface.
Many correct answers...