planets
whats the smallest non solid planet in the solar system ?
Neptune
what are the three main layers of the earth?
crust mantle core
what is the five requirements of a mineral?
natural, inorganic, solid, crystal structure, definite chemical comp
what is the 5 essential parts of a plant?
stem, root, leaves, flower, seed
what is the water cycle?
The continuous movement of water from the ocean to the atmosphere, to the land, and back to the ocean
which planet has the longest revolutiion?
Neptune
what layer of the earth do the tectonic plates float on?
asthenosphere
why is coal not considered a mineral?
it is organic
what do roots do?
absorb nutrients
What is the primary energy source for the water cycle?
the sun
how many planets have carbon dioxide in their atmosphere?
Venus Mars Earth
why is the inner core solid if it is hotter than the outer core?
due to pressure
what is the streak of a mineral?
the minerals powder
how do stems transport water?
vascular tissue and pholem tissue
What is evaporation?
water being dissolved by heat
which planets have NASA successfully landed on? (not including moon)
Mars venus
what is formed when plates collide?
mountains ridges and volcanos
what is luster?
the way mineral reflects light
what is a waxy, waterrpoof layer that covers the leaves?
a cuticle
What is condensation?
water vapor becomes a liquid
which planet
tung tung
what is the point of a earthquakes direct focus?
epicenter
what is the difference between cleavage and fracture
fracture breaks in irregular way, cleavage is splitting easily along surfaces
what are the two main types of root systems?
taproot and fibrous root
What force causes precipitation to fall and runoff to flow?
gravity