Energy/Circuits
In the acronym, MELTS, what does the M stand for?
Mechanical Energy
What are the three states of matter?
Liquid, solid, gas
What does weathering mean?
The breakdown of rocks into smaller particles due to environmental factors
What force keeps us all on the ground?
Gravity
All science experiments must start with a...
A working circuit is also called....
closed circuit
What tool can we use to measure the MASS of an object?
Triple beam balance
What happens first- erosion or deposition?
Erosion- the rocks need to be moved first
Which force eventually stops things from rolling?
Friction
The scientific word for "prediction" or "guess" is called...
hypothesis
What energy is produced by a TV screen?
Sound, electrical, light, thermal
What method can we use to measure the VOLUME of an object?
Water displacement- putting the object in water and seeing how much the level rises
What type of rock is found in caves?
Limestone
When a ball gets kicked, what type of force was placed on it?
Push
How many planets are in our solar system?
Eight planets
Name one type of material that INSULATES heat energy.
wool, plastic, wood, rubber
What does density mean?
- amount of mass per volume
- how tightly packed the molecules within an object are
- it can be tested through the sink or float method
Which agent (water, wind, ice, volcano) is the biggest reason for weathering in a desert?
Wind
What type of force is acting on a rope during Tug of War?
Pull
What is the formal word for a scientist who studies rocks?
Geologists
What does it mean if something is a CONDUCTOR of energy?
It means it ALLOWS energy to pass through
What does solubility mean?
Solubility is the ability to dissolve into another substance
Where can large amounts of sediment usually be found?
What it the OPPOSITE force of gravity called?
Normal Force
What is the difference between observations and inferences?
Inference- guesses/conclusions that you reach AFTER observing