4th Grade Earth Science Review

Front

What is the pattern of stars in the sky?

Back

The patterns of the stars in the sky stay the same but appear to change location.

Front

What is a solid mixture of minerals formed in the Earth's crust?

Back

Rock

Front

How often does the moon appear as a full circle?

Back

Once a month (4 weeks)

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What natural force creates changes to the Earth's surface in canyons?

Back

Water moving

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What are fossil fuels?

Back

Coal, oil, and natural gas are fossil fuels, also known as nonrenewable resources.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Front

What is the term for the process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the term for the movement of water in rivers and streams?

Back

Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What do we call the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to make food?

Back

Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

What is the term for the solid part of the Earth?

Back

Lithosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1