Space
How many planets are there?
8
In a set of rock layers, how do you find the oldest layer?
It is the lowest, or deepest in the earth.
What is the name for a big, fluffy, cotton ball like cloud?
Cumulus
What kind of engineer would solve problems related to power grids, motors, radars, and other systems and equipment?
Electrical engineer
What is weathering?
the process of wearing or being worn by long exposure to the atmosphere.
How many moon phases are there?
8
What are rocks made of?
Minerals
What is the name for the process of the formation of clouds or fog?
Condensation
rain gardens, permeable pavement, stormwater paths, etc.
Which pat of W.E.D drops it?
Deposition
How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the sun?
365 days
What is a trace fossil?
A trace or example that a creature or plant existed in a space, preserved in rock.
What is the word for rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground after forming into a cloud?
Precipitation
What step comes after design when you are trying to solve a problem?
Testing
Give an example of a natural disaster
Earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, etc.
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
What is one distinguishing feature of a mineral based on how hard it is to scratch?
Mineral hardness
What is the name for water that has turned from a solid into a gas?
Water vapor
What is one method to stop erosion?
Walls, planting trees/vegetation, waterways, etc.
What is the name for the scale of how dangerous earthquakes are?
What phenomenon does the earth's tilt cause?
Seasons
How are metamorphic rocks formed?
What types of clouds are found at extremely high altitudes?
Cirrus
What does a civil engineer do?
designs, constructs, and maintains public works and infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, dams, airports, and sewage systems
Why is California more at risk to natural disasters than other states?
Fault lines, and coastline.