If an object is at rest, it will remain at rest; if an object is in motion, it will remain in motion…unless acted on by an outside force. This is one of Newton's Laws.
What is the FIRST law of motion?
100
These rocks contain the most fossils.
What are sedimentary rocks?
100
Part of the eye where light enters. It can change in size depending on the amount of light.
What is the pupil?
100
A scientist who studies fossils.
What is a paleontologist?
100
This is the outermost layer of the earth.
What is the crust?
200
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This is one of Newton's Laws.
What is the THIRD law of motion?
200
These rocks are formed when magma cools on the outside of the earth.
What are extrusive, igneous rocks?
200
This is the nerve that connects the eyes to the brain. It sends messages to help us understand what we are seeing.
What is the optic nerve?
200
Obsidian is this type of rock.
What is an example of an igneous rock?
200
The process that moves rock particles from one place to another.
What is erosion?
300
Acceleration is produced when a force acts on a mass. Heavier objects require more force to move the same distance as lighter objects. This is one of Newton's Laws.
What is the SECOND law of motion?
300
This is the only liquid-layer of the earth.
What is the outer core?
300
This lobe of the brain is located in the back.
What is the occipital lobe?
300
Limestone is this type of rock.
What is an example of a sedimentary rock?
300
Scientists do this accurately using one or more of their five senses.
What is observation?
400
This can be solved by multiplying velocity and time.
How do you solve for “distance” in an equation?
400
This is a term used in earth science to describe the breaking down of rocks.
What is weathering?
400
This part of the brain is connected to the spinal cord.
What is the brain stem?
400
Marble is this type of rock.
What is an example of a metamorphic rock?
400
An example of this process is when lichens grown on rocks and break it down.
What is chemical weathering?
500
This can be solved by dividing distance and velocity.
How do you solve for “time” in an equation?
500
This man is a geologist and a soldier who explored the Grand Canyon.
Who is John Wesley Powell?
500
This is the back of the eye. It contains rod and cone cells.
What is the retina?
500
These are pictures or drawings that trick us into perceiving something that is not true.
What are optical illusions?
500
These are the six steps of the scientific method, in order.
Problem
Research
Hypothesis
Experiment
Analyze Results
Conclusion