Why is learning about the Earth important?

I want to be a geologist, It helps you care for the Earth, It makes you smarter, It gets me a good grade

What are non-renewable resources?

Things taken from the earth that cannot be replaced

Why are water and forests renewable?

They can be restored by water cycle and replanting of trees

What can be recycled?

Paper, metal, glass, some plastics

How can composting help earth?

Recycles into soil and reduces landfills

How do we know soil is a mixture?

Soil can be separated into different parts

What is evidence that a rock is made of minerals?

Rock has different colored particles

What evidence shows the surface of the Earth is always changing?

Changes in the size, shape of surface features of Earth

What are natural resources?

Metals, coal, water, soil, trees

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1
Why is learning about the Earth important?
I want to be a geologist
It helps you care for the Earth
It makes you smarter
It gets me a good grade
2
What cause slow changes on the surface of the earth?
Too much sun
Wind, rain, climate
Volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides
Building roads, houses
3
What can you make from gravel?
concrete
sand castles
windows
bridge mix
4
What can you make from sand?
Glass
carpet
Gravel
None of above
5
Which particles are the smallest and drains less water?
Clay
Silt
Soil
Sand
6
How can we help the environment?
Build new schools, homes, roads
Make glass from sand
Reduce, reuse, renew, recycle
Clear forest for farming
7
What can you make from metal?
All of above
Buildings
Paper clips
Cars
8
What are non-renewable resources?
Things that cannot be reused or recycled
Things taken from the earth that cannot be replaced
Forests and parks used for fun
Things we use to build and make things from
9
Why are water and forests renewable?
Water/forests are protected from pollution
They can be restored by water cycle and replanting of trees
Earth is covered in water and forests
Rain helps the forest grow
10
What can be recycled?
Paper, metal, glass, some plastics
Air, water, soil, oil, plants
Homes, factories, malls
Rocks, sand, soil, clay, gravel
11
How can composting help earth?
Food for animals
Absorbs pollution
Recycles into soil and reduces landfills
Increases oxygen in air
12
How do we know soil is a mixture?
Mrs. Johnson said so
I read it in a book
Soil can be separated into different parts
Plants grow in different soil
13
What is evidence that a rock is made of minerals?
Rock is rough and solid
Rock is smooth and shiny
I can smash it with a hammer
Rock has different colored particles
14
What evidence shows the surface of the Earth is always changing?
Changes in the size, shape of surface features of Earth
Change in cities, roads and buildings
I found it in a book
Bigger population on Earth
15
What are natural resources?
Pop, Twix, skittles, M&Ms
Water, coal, glass, gold
Wood, glass paper, gold, plastic
Metals, coal, water, soil, trees

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