Vocabulary
What is a drought?
when it does not rain for a long time
What layer of Earth has landforms?
surface or crust
What is erosion?
when water or wind moves soil, rock or sand
Name 2 ways a flood can affect a forest.
Too much water can kill plants or force animals to find new homes.
What is the difference between an herbivore and a carnivore?
Herbivores eat only plants and carnivores eat only meat.
What is an ecosystem?
all of the living and nonliving things in a place
When two or more pieces of Earth's crust push together, they form a ________________.
mountain
Over many years, a mountain is weathered and eroded. What landform will the mountain eventually change into?
a hill
How many different ways can earthquakes happen? What are they?
3 ways - pull, push, slide
Name 3 types of decomposers.
bacteria, earthworms, mushrooms
Everything that surrounds a living thing is its ________________.
environment
What is the difference between a valley and a canyon?
A canyon is a valley with steep sides.
What are the 4 agents (causes) of weathering?
water, plants, wind, temperature
Name 4 important supplies you would pack for an emergency in case of a storm.
examples: first-aid kit, food, water, flashlight, radio, clothing, sleeping bags
What 3 things does a plant (producer) take in for photo synthesis?
sunlight, water, CO2
Producers and consumers are connected in a __________ __________.
food chain
When a river flows over time, it can leave a deep groove with tall sides called a ____________.
canyon
How can glaciers cause erosion?
They can pick up bits of rock and soil, and carry them as they move.
What are the two ways a volcano can erupt, and which is the most dangerous?
The two ways are oozing and exploding. Exploding is more dangerous.
What is a predator and what is a prey? Name an animal that is both predator and prey.
A predator is an animal that hunts other animals for food. Prey get hunted by predators.
Examples of animals that are both are: frog, fish, fox, lizard, spider, snakes, birdsWhat is the difference between population and community?
A population is one kind of organism living in the same area. A community is all of the populations that live and interact in an area.
Name 6 kinds of landforms.
canyon, mountain, valley, volcano, delta, plain, plateau, river, ocean, island, hill
Name two things that happen when soil is eroded by a river.
A delta forms at the end of the river and tree roots become uncovered.
Name 2 ways a forest fire can be a good thing.
examples: they make space for new growth, ashes add nutrients to soil, heat from fire allows some pinecones to drop their seeds
Give an example of a food chain with three parts. Include a producer and two consumers. Where does it start, and where does it end?
ex: grass <-- rabbit <-- fox