Investigations/Experiments
Galaxy, Solar System, Stars
Weathering/ Erosion/ Water Cycle
Minerals and Rocks/Renewable and Non Renewable
Random
100
What does an experiment test?
A Hypothesis
100
What is this?
Asteroid
100
What is occurring in this picture?
a. Weathering
b. Erosion
C. Magma
d. ice wedging
a. Weathering
100
What are they trying to observe on the tile?
The streak (color left behind is the streak)
100
What does low pressure usually indicate?
Bad Weather :(
Rainy Day
I will take Stormy, Thunderstorms. NOT Cloudy!
200
Which contains empirical evidence about the climate on Miami?
a. Miami has very hot weather, and itbrains almost every day
b. Last January, Miami experience semi-cold days
c. The average temperature in Miami in January is 78.4F
d. Miami has very nice weather every day
C. The average temperature in Miami in January is 78.4F
200
Why does our sun look like its the brightest star in the solar system?
Because it's the closest star to earth
200
Which shows precipitation?
C
200
When an Earthquake occurs in Mexico, many of the pieces break apart and fall to the ground. The pieces settle in layers and stick together. What kind of rock is being formed?
Sedimentary
200
Clem has a mixture of salt and sand. Which process can he use to best separate the mixtures?
A. By hand
B. Filtration
C. Evaporation
D. Magnetism
C. Evaporation
300
About how tall will the tree be in 2009?
a. 16 b. 18 c. 20 d.23
C. 20 0r 21
300
Which is the 5th planet from the sun? What does it mostly consist of? Is it an inner or outer planet?
Jupiter, Gas, Outer Planet
300
Which one of these causes erosion but NOT weathering?
a. ice wedging
b. plants
c. ice
d. plants
c. ice
300
Why are minerals considered nonrenewable resources?
They take millions of years to form deep inside earth
300
Rock Type Diameter of Rock Particles (cm)
Pea Gravel 0.8
Pond Pebbles 1.2
River Rock 1.8
Maxine decides that river rocks are too big and wants to separate them out. Which is the best solution?
a. Sift them out with a colander with 0.5 cm openings
b. Sift them out with a colander with 1.2 cm openings
c. Sift them out with a colander with 1.0 cm openings
D. Sift them out with a colander with 1.5 cm openings
D. Sift them out with a colander with 1.5 cm openings
400
Which one of these is non-renewable?
None :)
400
Which describes our sun?
a. Biggest star in our solar system
b. Hot compared to other stars
c. very large compared to other stars
d. medium-sized compared to other stars
d. medium-sized compared to other stars
400
Which process occurs when an animal starts digging a hole and the rocks get thrown in different directions?
a. Erosion
b. Gravity
c. Weathering
d. Ice Wedging
A. Erosion
400
2 Part Question!
a. A mineral can be scratched by an iron nail. What is this called?
b. What can you conclude?
A. The minerals hardness is less than iron
B. The minerals luster is less than iron
C. The minerals luster is greater than iron
D. The minerals hardness is greater than iron
A. The minerals hardness is less than iron
400
Tell me which are chemical and physical changes.
Chocolate- Physical Change
Toast- Chemical Change
Fireworks- Chemical Change
Pencil- Physical Change
Wood- Chemical Change
500
Jamie wants to bake pasta tonight. She does not know when the pasta will be done but she does know that once the water starts boiling the pasta is close to done. Can she use this thermometer to check if the pasta is done?
a. Yes, its a thermometer.
b. Yes, because water boils at 100°F
c. No, because water boils at 100°C, and this thermometer does not reach that temperature.
d. No, because this thermometer is used outside, not to check on food
c. No, because water boils at 100°C, and this thermometer does not reach that temperature.
500
What are two ways the moon's appearance change over time?
a. It changes speed and brightness
b. It changes orbit and brightness
c. It changes speed and position
d. It changes phases and position
d. It changes phases and position
500
2 Part Question!
A. In which part of the water cycle does water vapor turn into liquid?
B. What is the source of energy for the water cycle?
(Draw the water cycle on your paper)
A.Condensation
B. Sun
500
What causes rock to become metamorphic rock?
(Hint: what does metamorphosis mean?)
Heat and pressure
500
Study the thermometers!
Which properties does water have in each thermometer?
*hold its shape, fixed volume, etc...*
Blue- It would hold its own shape, has a fixed volume
Green- Hold its own shape, fixed volume
Red- Hold its own shape, fixed volume