Rocks
What type of rocks are made up of dirt, rocks, mud, and shells?
Sedimentary Rocks
How does rain get to the clouds?
Evaporation, water vapor, etc.
What is the stage of the water cycle called when rain falls from the sky?
Precipitation
What is a natural disaster?
A destructive event that happens on earth. Typically humans have no control over these events.
What is Mr. Ihrke's favorite color?
Orange
What type of rocks start out as magma and then harden when the cool down?
Igneous Rocks
Which kind of clouds look like big fluffy balls of cotton? (Stratus, cumulus, or cirrus)
Cumulus Clouds
What is the stage of the water cycle called when water vapor gets pulled up to the clouds?
Evaporation
What is one natural disaster that humans can sometimes cause?
Wildfires
Where did Mr. Ihrke go on vacation this past summer?
Florida!
What type of rock is formed when put under intense heat or pressure?
Metamorphic Rock
Which kind of clouds look like flat sheets that cover the sky on a rainy day? (Stratus, Cumulus, Cirrus)
Stratus Clouds
What is condensation?
What is also happening during a landslide? (Something that we have talked about recently)
Weathering and erosion/deposition
What is Mr. Ihrke's dogs name?
Nash
Name one subcategory of a rock type.
Obsidian, granite, basalt, etc.
Which type of cloud forms above 18,000 feet? (Stratus, Cumulus, Cirrus)
Cirrus Clouds
Great job!
Name 6 examples of natural disasters.
Earthquake, Wildfire, Tornado, Hurricane, Blizzard, Flooding, etc.
How many siblings does Mr. Ihrke have?
2. An older brother and a younger sister.
How is the rock cycle different from the life cycle for plants and animals?
Name the 3 main types of clouds.
Stratus Clouds, Cumulus Clouds, Cirrus Clouds
What is it called when water evaporates into the atmosphere through plants?
Transpiration
How is a tornado caused?
Hot air and cool air mixing together.
What 3 sports did Mr. Ihrke play in high school?
Football, Basketball, Baseball