Its NOT all flat!
The ocean floor holds some of the biggest mountain ranges
100
What is no longer a planet?
Pluto
100
How old is Ms. Jex?
29
200
Name 4 types of clouds
cirrus, cumulonimbus, cumulus, stratus
200
Where is uncle Dan?
Hiding in a garbage can
200
What are tides?
Tides are the daily change in ocean water levels.
200
It takes earth 24 hours for one rotation on its axis.
How long does it take Venus to rotate?
243 earth days.
200
What month was Ms. Jex born in?
April
300
What are the four layers of the atmosphere called?
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, and Thermosphere
300
What is air pressure measure with?
a barometer
300
What can be found in the "shore zone" of an ocean
Fish and other animals, plants, salts
300
An imaginary line that runs through both poles of a planet is called?
an axis
300
What is Ms. Jex's favourite cartoon movie? (We watched it together)
The Land Before Time
400
Compare/explain about the air molecules in all of the different layers of the atmosphere.
- air molecules are closer together to closer you are to earth
they spread WAY out as you go up.
400
Which of these processes occurs when a gas changes into a liquid?
a) evaporation
b)condensation
c)precipitation
d) none of the above
c
400
What are abyssal planes covered with?
sediment from the erosion of continents.
400
Why do you think some stars in constellations look brighter than others? (Critical Thinking)
Closer
larger
400
Where did Ms. Jex grow up?
Prince George, BC
500
What is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is the warming of the earth caused by the atmosphere trapping heat from the sun.
500
How does ocean water provide fresh water for plants, animals and humans? (Critical Thinking)
Through the water cycle. Water evaporates (not the solids dissolved in water) so this fresh water then rains/snows providing water for animals and plants.
500
What are trenches?
When the ocean floor suddenly and quickly plunges downwards this is a trench. Trenches are the deepest part of the ocean.
500
What are the rings around Saturn made up of?
dust, ice crystals and small bits of rock
500
Where did Ms. Jex go on holiday over the xmas break? (two places)