Mountains, Earthquakes and volcanoes
Where do most earthquakes occur?
Along fault lines
Name at least 5 locations where water can be found on earth
ocean, glacier, under ground, rivers, lakes, streams, in the air
The wearing away of land is called
Name the four spheres of the earth.
geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere
What is all matter made of?
particles too small to see
Mountain chains (ranges) are located where?
Inside continents where tectonic plates come together.
Most of earth’s freshwater is found in...
erosion
There is nothing alive in the geosphere. True or false
How do you know if a chemical change has happened?
a new substance is formed, a color change, a gas is released, it cannot be reversed
Most volcanoes are located where?
Where land and ocean tectonic plates come together (Ring of Fire).
What percentage of the earth's water is salt water?
97-98%
Which of the following is NOT an example of gravity erosion?
Landslides
Wind storm
Glaciers
Avalanches
Wind storm
Give an example of how the hydrosphere could interact with the other spheres.
possible: beach erosion
What is an example of a chemical change in a kitchen?
baking cookies, cake, brownies, cooking, etc.
What are some properties of matter?
What are the organisms called that eat dead and decaying plant matter?
decomposers
Name at least 3 different types of erosion.
wind, water, gravity.
build houses that can withstand heat, have a warning system in place.
What is the process plants go through to make their own food?
photosynthesis
Where does energy in ecosystems come from?
the sun
Give an example of a consumer
several possible answers
How does the wind cause erosion?
It blows sand and soil to another location.
Name one Natural disaster and how it can impact humans.
What does a plant need to grow?
water, soil, sunlight, air