Earth & Space Science Review

Front

Fossils can be found in this type of rock.

Back

sedimentary

Front

A copper penny has a hardness of 3. Melodia uses the penny to test the hardness of the mineral feldspar. She cannot scratch the feldspar with the penny. What can she conclude about the hardness of the feldspar?

Back

It is harder than the penny.

Front

Which statement can help Jessica and Joakim explain the changes that occurred to the rock over the years?

Back

Water goes into the rock and freezes causing the cracks to widen over time.

Front

Which sample shows evidence of physical weathering? Sample 1: classroom cabinet → no noticeable changes; Sample 2: near a window → lighter in color; Sample 3: freezer → small cracks near corners; Sample 4: bottle of water → small amount of algae on top.

Back

Sample 3

Front

Which two properties did Dona test?

Back

streak and luster

Front

Which of these Florida resources is renewable? oil, water, phosphate, sand

Back

water

Front

What is limestone in Florida mostly used for?

Back

to build roads

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

365 days

Front

What does the mobile show in the solar system?

Back

The Moon orbits Earth, and Earth orbits the Sun.

Front

Which statement compares two planets in our solar system based on their distance from the Sun?

• The planet farther from the Sun has more moons.
• The planet farther from the Sun takes longer to orbit the sun.
• The planet farther from the Sun takes longer to rotate on its axis.
• The planet farther from the Sun has a higher average temperature.

Back

The planet farther from the Sun takes longer to orbit the sun.