Space
frozen gas and dust with a massive, elliptical orbit
comet
where most evaporation on Earth takes place
oceans
Name the three climate zones on Earth.
Tropical, Temperate, and Polar
Which state of matter has a definite volume, but not a definite shape?
liquid
What is the reason for day and night on Earth?
Earth's rotation
billions of stars, gas, and dust all held together by gravity
galaxy
the main source of energy that drives the water cycle
Sun
What type of weather can be expected if the air pressure is high?
HAPPY- sunny, clear, cool, dry
the property of matter that can change matter from one state to another
temperature
What habitat on Earth has high temperatures and low precipitation?
deserts
a single star and all the planets, moons, and flying objects that orbit it
solar system
Name the four parts of the water cycle in order from when the Sun heats the water...
1. Evaporation
2. Condensation
3. Precipitation
4. Run-Off
a tool used to determine wind direction
wind vane
Name a physical change that no other group says
(check answers)
What is the most efficient way of separating iron filing from sand?
use a magnet
a piece of rock or metal that burns up in the atmosphere
meteor
Name the four forms of precipitation in order from which one we see in Florida the most to which one we see in Florida the least
1. Rain
2. Hail
3. Sleet
4. Snow
Besides elevation, proximity to an ocean, and proximity to a mountain...what other factor impacts an area's climate?
proximity to the equator
Besides cooking, baking, toasting, burning, grilling, or setting anything on fire...name a chemical reaction.
baking soda & vinegar, digestion, decaying, glowstick, rust, tarnish, old newspaper changing colors, etc.
Name two habitats on Earth that have high temperatures and high humidity.
swamps and rainforests
Inner Planets VS Outer Planets
Name one difference between the two that NO other group says
(check answers)
If a cup of water is left outside in the Sun for 2 days, what property of the water will most likely change the most?
volume
a cloud that brings thunderstorms and severe weather
cumulonimbus
Name three ways to speed up the dissolving process.
1. shake the solution
2. stir the solution
3. heat up the solution
water that stores underground, in soil, or between rocks
groundwater