Sky
What is the layer of air around Earth?
True or False: Most of Earth's surface is covered in water.
true
True or False: All nonliving solids found on Earth are made of minerals.
true
True or False: Everything we throw out gets recycled.
false
Name one of the volcanoes we studied on our virtual field trip.
Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Lo'i'hi, Mount Saint Helens, Mount Vesuvius, Mount Fuji
Where would you be if you went above the atmosphere?
in outer space
Where is most of Earth's salt water located?
the ocean
Name of one the main types of rock.
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
Name two types of items that might have a recycling symbol on them.
paper, plastic, glass jars, cans
What kind of scientist studies volcanoes?
volcanologists or geologists
Name two things you might find in the atmosphere.
clouds, weather, birds, airplane
Where is most of Earth's fresh water located?
frozen in ice caps and glaciers
The process of breaking something down with wind or water is called ________ .
weathering
Why do people recycle?
to take of the Earth, natural resources are limited, etc.
Name one of the three types of volcanoes.
active, dormant, extinct
Fill in the blank: The atmosphere stays close to Earth because of ________ .
gravity
What is the process of changing liquid to gas called?
evaporation
What is sand found on beaches and in the desert mostly made of?
quartz
Name two things that will decompose.
apple, flower, worm (any living thing)
Name one of the volcano shapes.
shield, composite, cinder
Name two ways the atmosphere helps us.
protect us
keeps us alive
keeps Earth from getting too hot or too cold
gives us weather
Put the four steps of the water cycle in order. (You may start at any step.)
condensation --> precipitation --> runoff/collection --> evaporation -->
Name three things that can cause weathering.
wind, water, gravity, ice
Fill in the blanks: _______ _________ are things in nature that people use.
Natural resources
Why is the volcano in Japan celebrated?
It is a sacred site, and the home of the volcano goddess. It is in a lot of artwork and is recognized as inspiration for a lot of artists, poets, and pilgrimages. Some also climb it for exercise or fun.