A form of energy that harnesses the power of water in motion.

A line where Earth's surface meets the sky.

A star around which Earth orbits.

Temperature: Degree of heat in a substance or object.

Degree of heat in a substance or object.

Formed over time from existing rock due to extreme pressure and/or heat.

Radiant energy emitted by the Sun.

Color of a mineral's powder when rubbed on a streak plate.

A natural feature of the Earth's surface.

A group of stars forming a pattern.

Environment: An area that includes all living organisms and surrounding physical features (air, water, soil, weather, landforms).

An area that includes all living organisms and surrounding physical features (air, water, soil, weather, landforms).

Soil: The loose top layer of Earth's surface made of weathered rock and organic matter.

The loose top layer of Earth's surface made of weathered rock and organic matter.

Nonrenewable Resource

A resource that cannot be replaced in a reasonable time.

A property of a mineral that describes how easily it can be scratched.

Motion of one object around another.

Orbit: The curved path of an object around a larger object.

The curved path of an object around a larger object.

Bend light as it moves between materials.

A physical force exerted on or against an object.

The process by which rocks and other surfaces are broken down.

A hard sedimentary rock, found in Florida.

A property of a mineral that describes its appearance when reflecting light.

The process of moving rock, soil, and weathered materials from one place to another.

Mineral: A solid material formed in nature on or in Earth's crust with its own properties.

A solid material formed in nature on or in Earth's crust with its own properties.

A natural object that orbits a planet.

Conversion of wind's kinetic energy to mechanical power.

A resource that can be replaced in a reasonable time.

Latitude: A measure of how far north or south a place is from the equator.

A measure of how far north or south a place is from the equator.

A force opposing motion through direct contact.

Very small pieces of rock, sand, and silt carried by water.

Galaxy: A group containing millions of stars, objects that orbit those stars, dust, and gas.

A group containing millions of stars, objects that orbit those stars, dust, and gas.

A division of the year based on weather changes; Earth has four.

A mineral that breaks along straight, smooth lines.

The turning of an object on its axis.

An imaginary line where something rotates.

To take in or soak up energy or liquid.

A system of planets and other bodies orbiting a star.

3rd & 4th Grade Earth Vocab Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Reflect:

Back

Bounce light, sound, or heat off a surface.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Gravity

Back

The force attracting between two objects, like Earth and objects on it.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Physical Property

Back

A measurable property like color, hardness, or boiling point.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Sedimentary Rock

Back

A rock formed from layers of sediment.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Star: A large object in space made of gas that produces its own light.

Back

A large object in space that is made of gas and produces its own light.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Igneous Rock

Back

A type of rock formed from cooled magma or lava.

7.

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Earth

Back

The planet we live on.

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