Jeopardy Rocks and Minerals Resources in FL Earth’s Surface Surprise! 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500

Rocks that are exposed to wind, rain, and other precipitation are starting the process of becoming what type of rock? 1.100Q

Sedimentary 1.100A

Give the definition of a rock. 1.200Q

A solid in nature made up of one or more minerals.

This type of rock forms after magma cools? 1.300Q

Igenous Rock 1.300A

What property of a diamond makes it useful for drilling or polishing? 1.400Q

Hardness 1.400A

This is an extrusive rock that forms from quick- cooling lava and looks like black glass.

Obsidian 1.500A

Name three renewable resources 2.100Q

Sample answers: sunlight, water, trees, birds, and land

Name three non-renewable resources. 2.200Q

Sample Answers: phosphate, limestone, silica, coal, natural gas, and oil

What is the main use of phosphate? 2.300Q

To fertilize plants (Helps crops grow for farmers)

What is the role of the oceans in the water cycle. A What is the role of the oceans in the water cycle? A. Oceans create wind. B. Oceans store phosphate. C. Oceans are home to many fish and other organisms. D. Oceans store large amounts of water before evaporation. 2.400Q

D. Oceans store large amounts of water before evaporation.

As a peninsula, the state of Florida has access to ocean water As a peninsula, the state of Florida has access to ocean water. How can ocean water be used directly? A. for drinking B. for watering crops C. for generating electricity D. for refilling rivers and streams 2.500Q

C. For generating electricity

Which of the following is NOT a direct cause of erosion. A. gravity B Which of the following is NOT a direct cause of erosion? A. gravity B. temperature C. water D. wind 3.100Q

Temperature 3.100A

The process of moving weathered rock from one place to another is… 3.200Q

Erosion 3.200A

We need to ________ our resources so they will be around in the future. 3.300Q

Conserve 3.300A

Name 2 different things that can cause a rock to break down? 3.400Q

Weathering: Sample Answers: 1 Weathering: Sample Answers: 1. Gravity can cause rocks to fall down a cliff. 2. Tree’s roots growing in a small crack in a rock. 3. Animals digging up rocks. 3.400A

A land feature such as a delta or sand dune is called… 3.500Q

A landform 3.500A

A magnifying glass could be used to examine which of the following in your backyard: A. Clouds B. Insects C. Stars D. Sunspots 5.100Q

Insects 5.100A

Name three things that can weather rocks. 5.200Q

Sample Answers: wind, water, ice, gravity, chemicals, plants, and animals.

Why do we need to conserve our resources? 5.300Q

Sample Answer: So they do not run out and will be around for people in the future.

When ______ are burned, they cause pollution. 5.400Q

Fossil Fuels 5.400A

Remains of once-living things sometimes found in sedimentary rocks. 5.500Q

Fossils 5.500A

Final Jeopardy

Silica is used to make __________to help produce electricity.