4th Grade Vocabulary

Front

What is a collision?

Back

A collision is when one object runs into another.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Front

What happens to the momentum of a large ball when it collides with a small stationary ball?

Back

The momentum of the large ball decreases, and the momentum of the small ball increases.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Front

Where are mountains likely located in relation to tectonic plates?

Back

Mountains are probably located near the edge of 2 tectonic plates.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Front

What happens to a rock when it weathers?

Back

It breaks into small pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What do tectonic plates float on top of?

Back

Tectonic plates float on top of the mantle.

Front

Define momentum.

Back

Momentum is the quantity of motion an object has, which depends on its mass and velocity.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-2

Front

What is the Earth's crust?

Back

The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, where we live.

Front

What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is a tectonic plate?

Back

A tectonic plate is a large section of the Earth's crust that moves and interacts with other plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is an earthquake?

Back

An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2