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How are metamorphic rocks formed?
Heat and pressure
What type of weathering involves acid rain dissolving minerals in rocks and breaking down their surface?
Chemical
This is also known as snow, rain, sleet, or hail.
Precipitation
What is Violet's favourite colour?
Pink
What is the controlled variable?
The thing you keep the same
This process which is part of sedimentary rock formation can be physical or chemical.
Weathering
What name is given to the process where plants release water to the atmosphere?
Transpiration
What is an example of non-renewable energy?
Fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas.
What group of animals does Harley keep as pets?
Hint: one of them is a snake and another is a turtle.
Reptiles
What is the dependent variable?
The thing you measure
What type of weathering involves wind and moving water wearing away rock surfaces?
Physical
Why is water management important in Australia?
Australia is a very dry continent with constant droughts which will increase with global warming. The need of water by agriculture, industry and household use will also grow as the population increases.
This is the benefit to using renewable resources such as wind, water, and solar energy.
Less pollution
What colour socks is Ally wearing today?
White
What is the independent variable?
The thing you change
What name is given to the crust and upper layer of the mantle?
Lithosphere
What is one way to help ensure Australia's water supply?
Increase the use of recycled water such as grey water in our gardens or add treated water from sewerage or stormwater to water supplies.
What type of renewable energy is powered by water?
Hydroelectricity
What is Violet's favourite animal?
Owl
What classification group has the smallest variety of organisms?
Kingdom Genus Phylum Species
Species
What type of rock is conglomerate?
Sedimentary
What is the difference between black water and grey water?
Black water has a much higher bacterial count than grey water.
What type of renewable energy is powered by the sun?
Solar
What is David's favourite animal?
Shark