6th grade -1st Semester Review

Front

What kind of tide happens when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth form a straight line?

Back

Spring Tides

Front

Matter that always fills the shape in a container, such as air, is called what?

Back

Gas

Front

Describe the conductivity of metals, metalloids, and nonmetals.

Back

Metals are good conductors, metalloids are semiconductors, and nonmetals are poor conductors.

Front

What is a characteristic of a gas?

Back

Has fast-moving particles.

Front

Which state of matter is represented by the particles in this image?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the definition of a solid?

Back

A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

Front

What is the definition of a liquid?

Back

A state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape.

Front

What is the definition of a gas?

Back

A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

Front

What are Tidal Forces?

Back

The gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun on Earth, causing tides.

Front

What are Neap Tides?

Back

Tides that occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in the smallest tidal range.