Explain the 2 meanings of litter and which part of language is each.
Verb - throw trash on the ground. Noun - The trash that is on the ground.
What is the lithosphere?
The outer layer of the earth.
What is a landfill?
A centralized location used for collecting garbage into one place.
What are some examples of destructive forces?
erosion, earthquakes, volcanoes, floods
What is inexhaustable energy?
This type of energy comes from natural resources on Earth that will never run out. Wind is an example of this energy.
What is renewable energy?
This type of energy is replaceable, but often only over long periods of time. Wood and manure are examples of this energy.
What is a tsunami?
A very large wave that can come inland and cause destruction
A force that builds up features of the earth is called what?
A constructive force
What is non-renewable energy?
This is an irreplaceable energy source or a resource that cannot be replaced as quickly as people need. Nuclear energy is an example of this
What is pollution?
the contamination of the environment by substances or energy that can harm human health, the environment, or living organisms
Plates moving towards each other are called what?
converging boundaries
What is a pollutant?
something in a space or substance where it isn't wanted
What is geothermal?
heat coming from inside the earth. Geo refers to geological, rock, The Earth's makeup. Thermal - having to with temperature or heat.
What causes an earthquake?
It is the rapid shifting of Earth's tectonic plates.
What is the name for a crack in the earths crust?
A fault
What is a destructive force?
A force that destroys or tears down features of the earth.
What is the difference in litter and garbage?
It's location and method of disposal
The earths surface is split into large sections called what?
plates
What is a landslide?
It's like an avalanche made of earth. A large section of the ground breaks free and rolls or slides away.
What are some examples of constructive forces?
earthquakes, volcanoues, deposition
Plates moving away from each other are called what?
a spreading plate boundary
Explain the difference between magma and lava.
They are both melted rock. Magma is below ground and lava is above ground.
What is a biomass fuel?
A fuel made from living things or recently living things such as corn, trees, or manure
plates moving past each other are called what ?
sliding boundaries