when 2 or more things are combined, but they don't change

process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces

a basic force that attracts all objects to each other, atraction between object & earth

the distance an object moves over a given amount of time

What is an electrical circuit?

a complete path along which electricity moves (closed loop)

deposition, movement of Earth materials by water, wind, or ice, weathering

What are adaptations?

changesmade to an organism to help it meet its need

Which of these describes a cause of erosion?

Trapped water repeatedly freezes and thaws within a rock.

average temperature, precipitation of an area for many years

a group of organisms that live together & share resources

the force that resists motion between touching objects

broken down dead plants, organic matter & minerals, sedimentary rock, concrete, gravel, lava,, loose matter in which plants grow in Earth's upper layer

Which of these is true about the moon?

The moon's shape looks different based on your perspective.

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1
What property allows some light to pass through but things might be blurry?
opaque
transparent
invisible
translucent
2
What is a mixture?
when things bend or bounce back
anything that has mass & takes up space
when 2 or more things are combined, but they don't change
how something looks
3
What is weathering?
earth materials made up of different ingredients
loose material in which plants grow
the dropping of eroded soil & rock pieces in a new place
process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces
4
What is an example of an acquired trait?
ability to roll tongue
blue eyes
shape of nose
scar from bike injury
5
What is gravity?
magnetic attraction
friction
a basic force that attracts all objects to each other
atraction between object & earth
6
What is the main feature that makes ocean water different from freshwater?
Ocean water has more waves.
Ocean water has more pollution.
Ocean water has more fish.
Ocean water has more salt.
7
What is speed?
a push or pull
distance over matter
a property of magnetism
the distance an object moves over a given amount of time
8
What is an electrical circuit?
substance that allows electricity to pass through easily
a complete path along which electricity moves (closed loop)
force on an object pushing it away from oneself
waves caused by vibrations through a material
9
Weathering and erosion lead to the development of what?
oceans and lakes
rivers and mountains
valleys and islands
canyons and deltas
10
What is erosion?
deposition
rock
movement of Earth materials by water, wind, or ice
weathering
11
What is the day to day occurrence of temperature and precipitation?
rainfall
weather
summer
climate
12
What are adaptations?
the ability of an organism to stay alive
changesmade to an organism to help it meet its need
organisms that eat other organisms for energy
stages that an organism goes through as it grows & matures
13
Which of these describes a cause of erosion?
Trapped water repeatedly freezes and thaws within a rock.
Roots from trees push against concrete and break it apart.
Pressure leads to the compaction & cementation of sediment.
A glacier moves land materials to new locations.
14
What is climate?
day to day occurence of temperature & precipitation
the measurement of rainfall of an area over many years
average temperature, precipitation of an area for many years
the temperature of an area over many years
15
What is a community?
a group of organisms that live together & share resources
the place where a person or thing is
organisms that eat other organisms
a structure
16
Which is an example of an inherited trait or characteristic?
ability to drive a car
short hair
takes short walks
short in height
17
What is a organism that feeds on dead organisms?
decomposer
consumer
mineral
producer
18
What does function mean?
the way something works
process by which rocks are broken down
way something is put together
sequence of events
19
What is a mineral?
a pure substance
all answers are correct
a basic Earth material
rock ingredient that can't be physically further broken down
20
What's a substance or object that doesn't allow heat, eletricity, sound to easily pass through?
insulator
attraction
conductor
matter
21
What is an organism that makes it own food?
consumer
decomposer
producer
tertiary consumer
22
What is friction?
act of being on fire as to give off heat
anything that has mass & takes up space
the force that resists motion between touching objects
complete path along which electricity moves
23
Which of these is an example of a consumer?
a pine tree
a blueberry bush
a spider
a mushroom
24
What is soil?
dropping of eroded rocks
broken down dead plants, organic matter & minerals
sedimentary rock, concrete, gravel, lava,
loose matter in which plants grow in Earth's upper layer
25
Which of these is true about the moon?
The moon's shape looks different based on your perspective.
The moon's shape, as seen from Earth, changes every day.
The color of the moon depends on the temperature.
The moon's color depends on how much light it's producing.
26
Which of these is a slow process that changes the Earth's surface?
a landslide
a mountain eroding
a volcano eruption
an earthquake

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