Science Summative Flashcards

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What are the four main cardinal directions?

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North, East, South, and West.

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How can you remember the order of cardinal directions?

Back

By using the phrase: 'Never Eat Soggy Waffles!'.

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What is a mountain?

Back

A tall, pointy area of land.

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What is a valley?

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A low area between mountains or hills.

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What is a plain?

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A large, flat area of land.

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What is an island?

Back

Land completely surrounded by water.

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What is weathering?

Back

The process when rocks break down into smaller pieces.

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What causes weathering?

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Rain, wind, temperature changes, or plants growing through rocks.

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What is erosion?

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When wind, water, or ice moves dirt, sand, or rocks from one place to another.

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What is deposition?

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When wind or water drops the dirt, sand, or rocks it was carrying.