Tech Tourney

Which two forces keep the planets in orbit? 

The planet with a "great red spot" is: 

The daily rise and fall of water is called: 

What is the primary cause of volcanoes and earthquakes?

The major process that wears down entire mountain ranges is: 

Which step in the atmosphere returns water to the earth? 

What is the most likely reason why some statues are covered with small holes or pits? 

What causes the planets to orbit the sun, rather than drift off into space? 

What would happen to the length of a day if the rotation of Earth sped up?

A boundary where two plates come together, or collide, is called:

Which best describes the cause of waves in the ocean? 

The main reason the continents look different today than they did thousands of years ago: 

Which is not part of the definition of a mineral?

It is about 28 days from one full moon to the next. 28 days is about the time it takes for one

Any type of rock can be turned into a sedimentary rock by which of the following processes? 

When magma reaches Earth's surface it becomes: 

What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere? 

Which two physical changes are essential processes in the water cycle?  

During the water cycle, when water vapor changes to liquid water, it is called:

What type of rock is formed by volcanic activity? 

Which is a gaseous planet? 

What percent of the Earth's water is freshwater? 

A comet is largely made up of: 

Which contains the greatest amount of Earth's freshwater?

True or false: rocks can change from one type to another over time.  

When the Moon goes through Earth's shadow, we see a

Each year, Earth moves once around

Which change would result in the same season year-round, everywhere on Earth?

Where is the asteroid belt found? 

Which of the following would be the best way to protect yourself from lightning?