Earth Science

Front

What step in the water cycle occurs when water turns into water vapor?

Back

evaporation

Front

What is the difference in air pressure at the peak of a mountain versus the base of the mountain?

Back

Air pressure is greater at the base of the mountain.

Front

What tool do scientists use to study wind speeds inside a thunderstorm to learn about a tornado?

Back

Doppler Radar

Front

How does Igneous Rock form?

Back

By magma.

Front

The cause of a rock breaking due to frozen water is an example of...

Back

weathering.

Front

A plate moving along a fault often causes...

Back

an earthquake.

Front

Definition and example of a fossil fuel.

Back

Items made from organisms that lived long ago. Ex. coal

Front

Contamination of the ocean or land is...

Back

the greatest risk of from using an oil drill.

Front

Does clay hold too much water, causing plant roots to rot?

Back

False

Front

Chemical weathering...

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is when rock is broken into smaller pieces, and the material that makes up the rock or soil also changes.