Studies Weekly Earth Science Weeks 1-6

the process where moisture is released directly from the leaves of trees into the air

chemicals that kill bugs

water that runs across the surface of the Earth and into lakes or rivers

Because of gravity, water runs

A period of dryness especially when prolonged

Precipitation that soaks into the ground and is collected in an aquifer

algae that makes air for land creatures

the hot, molten liquid rock that pushes up to the surface through volcanoes.

What are the 3 R's that help protect the earth?

Large cracks along the border of Earth’s plates where earthquakes generally happen

precipitation that soaks into the ground and fills up large porous areas

The entire outer layer or crust of the Earth plus the upper mantle

the theory of the Earth’s plates

Arbor Day is a special day dedicated to

layers of rock underground that hold a lot of water and allow it to circulate

a good example of an igneous rock

liquid and solid water particles that fall from clouds and reach the ground

the process where liquid heats and turns into a gas

This can be formed by volcanic rock that has risen to the surface after a volcano erupts.

the process where warm, moist air cools and the gas turns into a liquid

something that flows

The study of earth and its rocks

the layer that rests on top of the Earth’s crust and is made entirely of water

What are two forms of precipitation?

Because of the rotation, water spins ____ in the N. hemisphere and ___ in the S. hemisphere.