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Ch4_Sci_5th
Science_ch4_vocabulary_5th grade
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a physical feature on earth's surface. | landform |
| includes all of the gases around earth. | atmosphere |
| covers about 70% of earth's surface. | hydrosphere |
| The outer layer of the Earth, which contains the continents and ocean basins. | crust |
| the layer of Earth's interior below the crust | mantle |
| made of liquid metals. | outer core |
| is made of solid metal | inner core |
| is the breakdown of rock into smaller pieces. | weathering |
| the transportation of sediment from one place to another by wind, flowing water, ice, or gravity. | erosion |
| consists of particles of rock broken down by weathering. | sediment |
| the dropping of sediment by flowing water,wind,or glaciers when their movement slows. | deposition |
| the quick movement of rocks and soil downhill. | landside |
| saving, protecting, or using natural resources wisely is called ____________ | conservation |
| The addition of harmful substances to the environment is called __________________ | pollution |
| any remains or imprint of living things from the past | fossil |
| fossil fuel | |
| renewable resources | |
| nonrenewable resources | |
| alternative energy source |