Earth, Sky, and Water
Where would you be if you went above the atmosphere?
in outer space
Does the water cycle make more water for Earth?
no
Would it be hot or cold on a glacier?
cold
What is the atmosphere made of?
air
Where is most of Earth's water?
in oceans and glaciers
Which one would evaporate, a puddle or a rock?
puddle
Are minerals living or nonliving?
nonliving
What causes weathering?
wind and water
Why do people recycle?
Natural resources are limited.
See picture #1
sun
Which one would decompose, a glass bottle or a dead plant?
dead plant
True or false - People use natural resources to make water?
false
What is a mineral that is found in sand?
quartz
See picture #2
rain
Does gravity push or pull things?
pull
Where is quartz found?
in sand
What does weathering change rocks into?
sandy deserts and beaches
See picture #3
rain
What covers most of the Earth's surface, water or plants?
water
What is something you recycle?
newspaper, glass bottles, cans