magma or melted rock that reaches the earth's surface and then cools and hardens (intrusive)

melted rock material that is formed deep within the earth (intrusive)

a thick layer of molten rock between the crust and the core of the earth

continuous series of changes that rocks undergo caused by factors such as weathering, melting, cooling, heat, and pressure

rock that forms from existing rocks forced underground under intense heat and pressure. "Metamorphic" means "meta" changed and "morphic" form or shape.

rock that forms when sediments or bits and pieces of different types of rocks harden or lithify

rock that forms when melted rock cools and hardens, inside or outside the earth's surface

the slow wearing away and removing of rock material by forces such as moving water, waves, wind, ice, and glaciers.

breaks or cracks in the earth's crust (slow movements called "creep" fast movements cause earthquakes, magma can break through surface and cause volcanos and earthquakes

the physical and chemical processes by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces called sediments or soil

occurs when oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water in the the atmosphere cause rocks to break apart or dissolve

happens when physical processes such as the freezing and thawing of water, wind, and tree roots break rocks apart over time.

happens when physical processes such as the freezing and thawing of water, wind, and tree roots break rocks apart over time.

a circular pathway or loop through which electrical current travels from the battery or energy source, through each component (lights, etc) and back to the energy source again

small particles of sand and mud that have been eroded away from larger rocks

to put or "deposit" material in a different place

consists of two or three light bulbs, or other components, wired together with a battery in a single loop or path. Any opening or break in the circuit can stop the flow of the electric current and none of the components (lights, etc) will work. (if one light goes out, they all go out)

a device that contains a magnetized needle that moves freely, and is used to detect a magnetic field. The pointed end of the needle points toward the earth's magnetic north pole or any other magnetic field that is closer or more powerful.

several pathways or loops that conduct the electrical current, each having their own components and path back to the battery or energy source. If there is a break in any pathway then the electricity will go through other pathways. (If one light goes out, the rest stay lit.)

an object or type of material that slows down the flow of electrical current in the circuit, but does not stop it. The filament in a light bulb can cause resistance to the electrical current as it travels across it.

an object that has attained a net electrical charge because it lost or gained electrons is said to be charged with _____

unlike poles come closer to each other

a______ object will attract a positively charged or non-charged object

like poles push away from each other

an electromagnet can affect other magnets in objects and make them move or turn as in an electric motor or doorbell

Anything that takes up space and has mass. Refers to any solid, liquid, or gas.

____can be created when light bulbs, electromagnets, or wires heat up as high levels of electric current pass through them

The ability to do work. Chemical, electrical, kinetic, and geothermal are examples.

Any living thing - plant, animal, or microbe

An organism that gets its energy by eating other organisms. ____are also called heterotrophs.

An organism that can produce its own food. Producers are also called autotrophs.

A consumer that only eats plants.

An organism that breaks down dead organic matter into simple chemical compounds, thereby returning nutrients to the environment.

A consumer that eats only animals.

A consumer that eats both plants and animals.

A group of organisms involved in the transfer of energy from its primary source.

A trait that allows an organism to be more successful, such as a longer beak or coloring that blends in with the background. The gene for that trait can be passed along to offspring and become more common in that population over long periods of time.

A community of organisms interacting within a given physical environment.

The total of all of the surroundings - biotic and abiotic factors - that affect an organism or group or organisms.

Cover from elements, for natal activity, for breeding, for bedding, etc. varies depending on species

Protective coloring or a disguise that conceals.

the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism

Rocks breaking apart.

How you would describe trends about temperature in a place. It is usually rainy, New Orleans is always hot, August September and October are cool.

Sediments moving.

What is happening with the weather at one specific time. Today it is rainy. Tomorrow it will be hot.

Remains of dead animals (bones or teeth) in rock. Can tell you about how an animal moved. Can NOT tell you what color an animal was.

Earth's orbit around the sun. 1 ____ = 365 days (1 year)

Spin on an axis in place. Causes day and night.

Parts of rock being pressed together. They have straight layers and you can find fossils in this type of rock.

Energy that is ready to be used once activated (pulling on a guitar string or gears moving together)

Energy that comes from vibrations (like sound from guitar strings vibrate)

Energy that comes from chemical reactions (batteries)

is a form of energy that can be transferred from one object to another or even created

Energy that comes from light

energy that is caused by moving electric charges. Wires carry electrical energy.

How energy can change from one form to another.

Allows heat to move easily through it. Metal is a ___

Does not allow heat to move easily through it. Rubber and wood are examples.

Fast movement back and forth that causes sound.

How big or small sound waves are. Amplitude tells you about the volume

How loud or soft a sound is. How big (loud) or short (soft) the sound is.

How close together sound waves are (tells what the pitch is) close together mean high pitch, far apart, low pitch.

How high or low a sound is. High pitch (mouse squeaks), low pitch (lawn mower)

All light colors at once. When you put white light through a prism you see all colors of light (rainbow)

All of this animal is dead. (Dinosaurs)

Not enough of an animal. Will all die (go extinct) if humans don't help.

a resource that we can use up. We can NOT make more. (Oil)

a resource that can be used over and over. Will not run out (solar energy, wind energy)

Rain that is damaging for the environment because of pollution.

Put food waste to turn into soil.

Renewable energy from the sun

Oil, petroleum, natural gas -- nonrenewable. We can use it all up.

Light bounces back.

Light changes direction and makes object look different.