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21 Cards in this Set
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They study the history and structure of the earth as it is recorded in rocks.
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geologists
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They use direct observation and sensors to learn more about the weather.
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meteorologists
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They study volcanoes and the earth's internal heat.
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volcanologists
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They examine trenches dug at certain location for evidence of past earthquakes.
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seismologists
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They examine how the crust of the earth bends and breaks under pressure.
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geologists
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They use anemometers to measure wind speed.
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meteorologists
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They forecast the weather.
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meteorologists
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They study records of earthquake waves to find out more about the earth's interior.
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seismologists
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They observe rocks in mountain ranges that formed millions of years ago.
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geologists
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Liquids have a definite ______.
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volume
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They visit Yellowstone National Park and study Old Faithful by taking temperature measurements and water samples from the geyser.
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volcanologists
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What are the characteristics of a gas?
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no definite shape
no definite volume weak attraction between molecules |
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What are the characteristics of solids?
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definite shape and volume
strong attaction between molecules |
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There is very little vibration in the molecules of a _____.
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solid
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Which picture illustrates a liquid?
<img src="http://www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us/Images/Teachers/8/liquid.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us/Images/Teachers/8/gas.jpg" /> |
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Which of these are gases?
gasoline, water vapor, soil, soda |
water vapor
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Which of the following has a definite shape and strong attraction between molecules?
oxygen, grape juice, or gold bar |
gold bar
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The amount of mass in a given volume.
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density
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Definition: Anything that has mass and occupies space
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matter
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Definition: The amount of space that an object or substance occupies.
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volume
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True or False
In all three states of matter, the atoms or molcules are constantly moving. |
true
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