Get to the Root of It: Unit 4

Front

What is an antonym for 'cyclical'?

Back

unpredictable

Front

What do we call the circles in a tree stump that indicate its age?

Back

concentric

Front

Complete the analogy: wires : circuit :: _____ : car

Back

engine

Front

What effect might a cyclone have on a town?

Back

destroy homes and buildings

Front

What term describes the repeated process that rocks go through to become sedimentary, metamorphic, or igneous rocks?

Back

cycle

Front

Define 'cyclone'.

Back

A large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure.

Front

What is the difference between 'sedimentary' and 'igneous' rocks?

Back

Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediment, while igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma or lava.

Front

What is an example of a natural disaster?

Back

A cyclone.

Front

What does 'concentric' mean in relation to circles?

Back

Circles that share the same center but have different radii.

Front

What is the role of an engine in a car?

Back

To convert fuel into mechanical energy to power the vehicle.