The process of wearing away rock is known as
hurricane
deposition
erosion
weathering
Weathering by wind, water, and ice produces
sediment
solution
deposition
An opening from which lava erupts is a(n)
magma
volcano
earthquake
Volcanoes and earthquakes are effects of plate tectonics. What does the theory of plate tectonics state?
Earth's mantle is solid
Earth's outer core is liquid and the inner core is solid
Earth's crust is divided into parts that move
Earth's inner core causes changes in the crust
Matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape
plasma
solid
gas
liquid
matter without a definite volume or shape
gas
solid
plasma
liquid
Which of these correctly describes how water changes state?
liquid water melts to form ice
liquid water boils to form water vapor
Ice condenses to form liquid water
water vapor evaporates to form liquid water
Ben lights a match to start a fire. Which is NOT evidence of a chemical change that occurs?
the heat coming off of the flame
the smell coming off of the lit match
the shape of the match
the match turning black as it burns
Which is a physical property of matter?
the ability to burn
the ability to rust
the ability to decay
the ability to dissolve
A path along which electric charges flow
circuit
static electricity
current
insulator
The build up of electric charges on an object
current electricity
generator
static electricity
conductor
A material through which electricity travels easily
insulator
magnet
generator
conductor
An object that attracts iron and a few other metals
insulator
magnet
electric motor
generator
A material that resists the movement of electric current through it
conductor
generator
electromagnet
insulator
Which frequently used source of mechanical energy will eventually run out?
running water
solar energy
coal
wind
WhichWhich question can be asked to learn about the inherited physical traits of the cow?
Why does the cow have brown fur?
Is the cow tame enough to pet
How old is the cow?
Has the cow been fed today?
