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1. Who Wants To Be KNOWLEDGE IT’S TIME AND NOW TO TEST And See YOUR Earth Science A Scientist?

2. For 10 Points • What is the break down of rocks caused by rain, • wind, ice, plant growth, or changes in temperature • called? A dissolving C weathering B erosion D faulting Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? Click for 50/50 5

3. weathering C Answer 1. is+10 points for a correct answer Weathering is the process by which rocks and other surfaces materials are broken down.

4. For 15 Points • What are thick layers of ice, which stay frozen • all year round, and move across the land digging • up rock and sediments are called ? A hail C glaciers B icicles D icebergs Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? Click for Answer Click for 50/50

5. C glaciers Answer 2. is+15 points for a correct answer Glaciers are thick layers of ice which move slowly like rivers over the land carving up rocks and sediments as they advance and recede.

6. For 20 Points • What physical process moves rocks, • sediments, and other surface materials • from one place to another place? A dissolving C weathering B erosion D faulting Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? Click for 50/50

7. B erosion Answer 3. is+ 20 points for a correct answer Erosion is the process by which rocks, soil, and other weathered materials are moved from one place to another place.

8. 4. What kind of rocks form in layers under the • water, hardened by water pressure cementing • them together? A sedimentary rock C igneous rock B mineral rock D metamorphic rock Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? For 25 Points Click for 50/50

9. A sedimentary rock Answer 4. is+ 25 points for a correct answer Sedimentary rocks form when pieces of rocks, minerals and the remains of living things are cemented together by water into new rock layers.

10. 5. What kind of rocks form when magma or lava cools and hardens? A fossils C metamorphic B sedimentary D igneous Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? Click for Answer For 30 Points Click for 50/50

11. D igneous Answer 5. is+ 30 points for a correct answer Volcanic activity forms igneous rock when magma or lava cools.

12. Which change in the weather • would most likely result in this • kind of erosion? A precipitation C air pressure B air temperature D humidity Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? For 35 Points Click for 50/50

13. A precipitation Answer 6. is+ 35 points for a correct answer Precipitation like heavy rain can result in erosion.

14. 7. What type of rock forms from existing rock changed by heat and pressure over a long time? A magma C metamorphic B sedimentary D igneous Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? For 40 Points Click for 50/50 Click for Answer

15. C metamorphic Answer 7. is+ 40 points for a correct answer Metamorphic rock is formed when other kinds of rocks are heated and squeezed.

16. 8. Which property is used to describe how easily a mineral breaks apart along a smooth, flat surface? A streak C luster B cleavage D hardness Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? For 45 Points Click for 50/50 Click for Answer

17. B cleavage Answer 8. is+ 45 points for a correct answer Cleavage is a property used to describe how a mineral breaks apart.

18. 9. Rocks rolled down a cliff onto the road. Which force causes this kind of erosion? A buoyancy C weight B magnetism D gravity Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? For 50 Points Click for 50/50 Click for Answer

19. D gravity Answer 9. is+ 50 points for a correct answer Gravity causes erosion when it moves rocks or sediments from one place to another.

20. Which ‘state of matter ’ is • water during the evaporation • phase of the water cycle? A gas C solid B liquid D boiling Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? For 55 Points Click for 50/50

21. A gas Answer 10. is+ 55 points for a correct answer Water vapor is a gas. Water changes into a gas when it evaporates.

22. 11. Which is the most important to the Earth’s water cycle? A the clouds C the oceans B the air D the plants Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? Click for Answer For 60 Points Click for 50/50

23. C the oceans Answer 11. is+ 60 points for a correct answer Most of Earth’s water is in oceans and most evaporation takes place over the oceans.

24. A weather vane can help • a meteorologist measure which • of the following about the weather? A wind speed C air temperature B wind direction D air pressure Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? For 65 Points Click for 50/50

25. B wind direction Answer 12. is+ 65 points for a correct answer A weather vane shows which direction the wind is blowing: North, South, East or West.

26. What is the weather like in the South Florida • Everglades during the summer? A cool with high humidity C warm with low humidity B cold with low humidity D hot with high humidity Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? For 70 Points Click for 50/50 Click for Answer

27. D hot with high humidity Answer 13. is+ 70 points for a correct answer The average forecast for the Everglades in the summer is 90o F with 90% humidity, afternoon thunderstorms, and lots of mosquitoes!

28. Which of the following is not a typical • form of precipitation in South Florida? A rain C fog B snow D hail Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? For 75 Points Click for 50/50

29. B snow Answer 14. is+ 75 points for a correct answer For snow to fall the air temperature needs to be below 32oF or 0oC.

30. Cumulus clouds are • usually an indication of what • type of weather in Florida? A warm and cloudy C hot and rainy B cool and clear D cold and snow Who Wants To Be A Scientist ? For 80 Points Click for 50/50

31. A warm and cloudy Answer 15. is+ 80 points for a correct answer Cumulus clouds indicate warm, cloudy weather in Florida.

32. GAME OVER Time to total your points. Make sure you name, date, and period number are on your answer sheet! HAND IN YOUR WORKSHEETS

33. Who Wants To Be Keep LEARNING And You Can Be The Next to Win A Scientist?

34. 1. What is the break down of rocks caused by rain, wind, ice, plant growth, or changes in temperature called? A dissolving C weathering B erosion D faulting Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

35. What are thick layers of ice, which stay frozen • all year round, and move across the land digging • up rock and sediments are called ? A hail C glaciers B icicles D icebergs Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

36. What physical process moves rocks, • sediments, and other surface materials • from one place to another place? A dissolving C weathering B erosion D faulting Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

37. 4. What kind of rocks form in layers under the • water, hardened by water pressure cementing • them together? A sedimentary rock C igneous rock B mineral rock D metamorphic rock Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

38. 5. What kind of rocks form when magma or lava cools and hardens? A fossil C metamorphic B sedimentary D igneous Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

39. Which change in the weather • would most likely result in this • kind of erosion? A precipitation C air pressure B air temperature D humidity Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

40. 7. What type of rock forms from existing rock changed by heat and pressure over a long time? A magma C metamorphic B sedimentary D igneous Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

41. 8. Which property is used to describe how easily a mineral breaks apart along a smooth, flat surface? A streak C luster B cleavage D hardness Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

42. 9. Rocks rolled down a cliff onto the road. Which force causes this kind of erosion? A buoyancy C weight B magnetism D gravity Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

43. Which ‘state of matter ’ is • water during the evaporation • phase of the water cycle? A gas C solid B liquid D boiling Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

44. 11. Which is the most important to the Earth’s water cycle? A the clouds C the oceans B the air D the plants Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

45. A weather vane can help • a meteorologist measure which • of the following about the weather? A wind speed C air temperature B wind direction D air pressure Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

46. What is the weather like in the South Florida • Everglades during the summer? A cool with high humidity C warm with low humidity B cold with low humidity D hot with high humidity Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

47. Which of the following is not a typical • form of precipitation in South Florida? A rain C fog B snow D hail Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

48. Cumulus clouds are usually • an indication of which type • of weather in Florida? A warm and cloudy C hot and rainy B cold and clear D cold and snow Take Away 2 Wrong Answers is NOT the answer Click for Answer

49. Who Wants To Be A Scientist! ANSWER SHEET Earth and Space Science Name ________________ Date _________________ Period _______________ Use this table to record your own answer to each game questions. Record and check your answer then add up the points you earned and total your score. Life lines I Used • 50/50 Slide • Ask Another Student • Poll The Class