Unit 1
The planet we live in
Earth
The left half of the moon is lit
Third quarter
What are the 3 types f rocks
Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic
Three states of matter in water
Water, ice, and water vapor
What are the layers of the atmosphere
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere
The number of planets in the solar system
8 planets
When The moon is between the sun and earth
Solar eclipse
Can any rock turn into any other rock
True
Does the water cycle ever end
No
What is the greenhouse effect
the process where gases like carbon dioxide and water vapor trap the sun's heat
Our star
The sun
When the earth is in between the sun and he moon
Lunar eclipse
What force creates sedimentary rock
Compaction and cementation
What is the water cycle
It is the continuous, unending journey water takes
What is a front
A front is a boundary separating two different air masses
Our galaxy
The Milky Way
When the moon is pure red
Blood moon
How does igneous rock become sedimentary rock
weathering and erosion
Where is most of Earth's water stored
The majority is stored in oceans
How does the atmosphere affect weather
Almost all weather occurs in the lowest layer, the troposphere
A natural satellite
When was the last eclipse in general
March 29, 2025
What is the difference between magma and lava
Magma: molten rock beneath the Earth's surface
Lava: molten rock that has reached the surface
How does the water cycle purify water
Evaporation leaves salt and impurities behind
What is the difference between air pressure and altitude
Air pressure decreases as altitude increases