Properties of Matter
This is the property that determines whether an object will sink or float in water
Relative Density
These types of forces act on an object to cause a change in its motion or position
Unequal Forces
Earth performs this action on its axis once every 24 hours, resulting in the day/night cycle
Rotation
These three events represent rapid changes to the Earth's surface that happen in a very short time
Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Landslides
A healthy ecosystem requires organisms to interact with both
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
These types of materials, such as metals, allow thermal or electrical energy to flow through them easily
Conductors
In a functioning circuit, electrical energy can be transformed into these four other forms of energy
Mechanical, Light, Sound, Thermal
The appearance of the Sun moving across the sky causes these to change position and shape throughout the day
Shadows
These are formed over millions of years through the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition
Sedimentary Rock
These diagrams show how energy flows from the Sun to producers and then through various consumers
This law states that matter is neither created nor destroyed when substances are combined into a solution
Conservation of Matter
Light is known to travel in this path until it strikes an object or moves through a different medium
A Straight Line
This massive body provides the energy that drives the water cycle and affects weather
The Sun
Coal, oil, and natural gas are energy resources formed from the remains of ancient organisms
Fossil Fuels
A turtle hatchling returning to the sea is an example of
Instinctual Trait
A combination of substances, like iron filings and sand, where each part maintains its original physical properties
Mixture
This phenomenon occurs when light bounces off a shiny surface like a mirror
Reflection
This term describes the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific region
Climate
This triangle-shaped landform is created by the slowing down of water as it meets another larger body of water.
Delta
These organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, play a critical role by breaking down dead matter and recycling nutrients
Decomposers
This term describes a specific kind of mixture where one substance dissolves uniformly into another
Solution
This occurs when light bends as it passes from one medium (like air) into another (like water)
Refraction
In the water cycle, this process occurs when liquid water is heated and turns into water vapor
Evaporation
Humans use these two methods to conserve natural resources and minimize environmental impact
Reducing, Reusing, or Recycling
What can you conclude about Texas since there are oil deposits here?
There was a shallow sea over Texas