2. Mystery Detectives TechnoStars Lab

3. Mr. V has disappeared. Can you solve the mystery? Mr. V has disappeared. Can you solve the mystery? Mr. Vanish Is the Victim of Foul Play! CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS CRIME SCENE DO

4. Mr. Late The Suspects and Weapons Ms. Leather Speed Pinky Mr. Teal Mrs. Teal Ax Poison Cleaver Pistol Scissors Handcuffs

5. Get A Clue Select a question and answer it correctly to obtain valuable clues to solve the mystery. 2019181716 1514131211 109876 54321 4039383736 3534333231 3029282726 2524232221 6059585756 5554535251 5049484746 4544434241 8079787776 7574737271 7069686766 6564636261

6. Question 1- Which of the following is NOT true? *C. Hurricanes can speed up wind erosion. * *D. Erosion carries rocks from place to place. * *A. Deposition is the breaking of rocks into particles. * *B Erosion and weathering can create deep valleys. *

7. Question 2 – Which of the following is an example of a constructive process that can change Earth’s surface? *G. A volcano erupting * *J. A hurricane hitting a coastline * *F. Waves eroding a beach * *H. Wind weathering a rock *

8. Question 3 – When we look at a canyon like this, we see the results of - *B. river deposits that were added to the canyon walls over millions of years* *C. weathering of canyon walls that took place over a few hundred years* *A. river erosion that took place over a few hundred years* *D. river erosion and weathering that took place over millions of years*

9. Question 4 – Oil, natural gas, and coal provide most of the energy we use today. How were these resources formed? *H. These nonrenewable resources formed from magma deep in the Earth.* *J. These inexhaustible resources formed from magma deep in the Earth.* *F. These nonrenewable resources formed deep in the Earth from prehistoric plants and animals.* *G. These renewable resources deep in the Earth from hot magma and lava.*

10. Question 5 – Deltas are examples of landforms formed by— *C. erosion* *B. weathering* *A. deposition* *D. precipitation*

11. Question 6 – A student noticed that the size of Galveston Beach changed each day. Why does this happen? *G. Oceans have two high tides and two low tides every week.* *H. Oceans have three high tides and three low tides every day.* *F. Oceans have one high tide and one low tide every week.* *J. Oceans have two high tides and two low tides every day. *

12. Question 7 – Why is the water cycle vital to plants and animals living on land? *C. Groundwater is replaced by saltwater from the oceans.* *D. Evaporation from rivers and lakes adds water to the oceans.* *B. Water vapor condenses to reduce evaporation from lakes and rivers.* *A. Precipitation replaces water that is lost from oceans and lakes because of evaporation.*

13. Question 8 – Which landform was most likely made by the process of deposition? *J. A cave* *H. A cliff**F. An arch * *G. A beach *

14. Question 9 – A stalactite is a feature that hangs like an icicle from the roof of a cavern. How do stalactites in limestone caverns most likely form? * C. Wind flows through cracks in the roof and weathers some of the limestone.* * D. An underground river flows through the cavern and dissolves some of the limestone.* *B. Water drips through cracks in the cavern roof and deposits limestone over time.*through * A. Glaciers move through the cavern and deposit weathered limestone there.*

15. Question 10 – What part does the sun play in the water cycle? *H. The sun causes ocean water to condense.* *J. The sun causes ocean water to precipitate.* *F. The sun causes ocean water to evaporate.* *G. The sun causes ocean water to disappear.*

16. Question 11 – Which of the following would be a way to prevent erosion? *C. Build a major highway through a forest.* *D. Plant many plants in pots in a greenhouse.* *B. Cut down trees to make room for houses.* *A. Plant grass on bare spots on your lawn.*

17. Question 12 – Which of the following landforms was most likely formed by wave erosion? *H. A sand dune* *J. A river delta* *F. A sea cliff* *G. A beach*

18. Question 13 – What causes day and night on Earth? *B. The tilt of the Earth on its axis* *C. The movement of the moon* *A. The Earth’s orbit around the sun* *D. The turning of Earth on its axis*

19. Question 14 – A student placed some clean rocks in a clear plastic jar filled with clean water. He put the lid on the jar and shook it for a few minutes. The student noticed that smaller pieces had broken off some of the rocks and that there was fine grit on the bottom of the jar. What change of the Earth’s surface was the student modeling? *G. Erosion of sediments**J. Forming of deltas* F. Creation of rocks**H. Weathering of rocks*

20. Question 15 – How does the sun affect the winds that blow on the Earth? *A. It provides food and energy for the trees.* *C. It warms the waters of the Earth’s oceans.* *B. It puts water into the Earth’s atmosphere.* *D. It changes the temperature of the air.*

21. Question 16 – Soil is created when. *J. glaciers melt* *H. it mixes with water* *F. earthquakes occur* *G. rocks are broken down*

22. Question 17 – Which gas in the atmosphere condenses to form clouds and rain? *D. Nitrogen* *C. Carbon dioxide* *A. Oxygen* *B. Water vapor*

23. Question 18 – What would happen if the Earth stopped rotating? *H. The entire Earth would always be light.* *J. The sun would revolve around the Earth.* *F. Half of the Earth would always be dark.* *G. The entire Earth would always be dark.*

24. Question 19 – Which of the following are fossil fuels? *A. Oil* *C. Natural gas* *B. Coal* *D. All of these*

25. Question 20 – What type of energy does the sun provide? *G. Lunar* *F. Electrical* *H. Solar* *J. Sound*

26. Question 21 – Plants grow best in soil that contains. *B. pebbles and rocks* *A. oxygen and hydrogen* *C. organic materials* *D. living animals*

27. Question 22 – Which of these is an renewable resource that can turn a turbine to produce electricity? *H. Trees* *J. *J. Wind *ind * *F. Gold* *G. Coal*

28. Question 23 – Which energy source is renewable? *C. Oil * *D. Natural gas * *A. Coal* *B. Geothermal*

29. Question 24 - Which of the following best conserves the natural resources that are used to make a television? *G. Throw old televisions in the trash* *J. Donate a new television to your school* *F. Only buy televisions on sale* *H. Repair broken televisions*

30. Question 25 – Electricity can be produced from renewable or nonrenewable energy sources. Which of the following are renewable energy resources only? *C. Natural gas and oil* *D. Natural gas and coal* *A. Wind and oil* *B. Wind and sunlight*

31. Question 26 – Which of the following landforms is created by a combination of wind erosion and deposition? *G. Delta* *H. Mountain* *F. Canyon* *J. Sand dune*

32. Question 27 – Why is coal classified as a nonrenewable resource? *D. It can be burned in furnaces and stoves.* *B. It is easily mined from under the ground.* *A. It forms in a cycle over several years.* *C. It takes millions of years to form.*

33. Question 28 - How long does it take the Earth to rotate once on its axis? *H. About 1 year* *J. About 29 days* *F. About 365 days* *G. About 24 hours*

34. Question 29 – Scientists claim that the area around the Grand Canyon was once an ocean. What evidence would support their claim? *C. Fish were found living in the rivers of the Grand Canyon.* *D. Bones from desert animals were found in the Grand Canyon.* *A. Fossils of ocean animals were found in the Grand Canyon.* *B. Dinosaur footprints were found near the Grand Canyon.*

35. Question 30 – A glacier is a slow- moving river of ice. How does a glacier help create new soil? *H. It scrapes small particles off large rocks.* *J. It freezes small particles of dirt to form large rocks.* *F. It carries plants down mountains to the oceans.* *G. It melts and becomes part of rivers and streams.*

36. Question 31 – What is deposition? *D. The movement of soil from one place to another* *B. The wearing away of rocks by wind, water, or ice* A. The dropping of sediments by wind, water, or ice* *C. The washing away of soil by wind, water, or ice*

37. Question 32 – Which process changes rocks to soil? *G. Deposition* *H. Evaporating* *F. Erosion* *J. Weathering*

38. Question 33 - What causes seasons on the Earth? *B. The movement of the sun as the Earth revolves around it* *D. The orbits of other planets as they revolve around the sun* *A. The movement of the moon as it revolves around the sun* *C. The tilt of the Earth on its axis as it revolves around the sun*

39. Question 34 – Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource? *H. Cow* *J. Fish* *G. Mineral* *F. Tree*

40. Question 35 – The diagram shows different layers of sedimentary rock. Which layer is most likely the oldest? *B. Layer 2* *C. Layer 3* *A. Layer 1* *D. Layer 4*

41. Question 36 – Which of the following must occur in order for a plant to be transformed into a fossil fuel? *H. They must be eaten by animals.* *J. They must be burned.* *G. They must be buried under sediments.* *F. They must be recycled several times.*

42. Question 37 – A student wanted to test how much moisture a plant needs for good growth. What is the independent variable in this investigation? *C. The type of soil* *D. The amount of light* *A. The amount of water* *B. The type of plant*

43. Question 38 - Which of the following is NOT an alternative source of energy? *G. The wind* *H. Moving water* *F. The sun* *J. Natural gas*

44. Question 39 - How does sediment change to rock? *D. The sediment is hardened by volcanic action.* *C. The sediment weathers and changes to rock.* *A. The sediment erodes and changes to rock.* *B. The layers of sediment press down together. *

45. Question 40 – What do fossils indicate about some animals from long ago? *H. Most animals have not changed over time.* *J. Some animals have changed dramatically over time.* *G. The only animals that have changed over time are fish.* *F. All animals today are exactly the same as they were millions of years ago.*

46. Question 41 – Which of the following is an example of a fossil? *B. Footprints in some wet mud * *D. Chicken bones from last night’s dinner * *A. A dried-out plant leaf * *C. The bones of a dinosaur *

47. Question 42 – More and more solar power is being used in a variety of ways. What is solar power? *J. A renewable resource that comes from the sun* *H. A renewable resource that forms from burning down trees* *F. A nonrenewable resource that formed millions of years ago* *G. A nonrenewable resource that is replaced every day*

48. Question 43 - What happens when Earth’s plates grind past each other along fault lines? *C. A valley is created on the Earth.* *D. A glacier melts and causes erosion.* *A. An earthquake shakes the Earth.* *B. A volcanic eruption always occurs. *

49. Question 44 – Which of the following processes would take the longest to change landforms on the Earth’s surface? *H. Weathering of a rock by wind* *J. A volcanic eruption depositing lava * *G. Water moving sediment downstream* *F. An earthquake shaking the ground*

50. Question 45 – The great majority of the Earth’s surface is covered by — *B. soil* *D. sand* *A. rocks* *C. water*

51. Question 46 – All of the following are effects of flowing water EXCEPT — *F. the movement of rocks and soil* *H. the formation of canyons and deltas* *G. the formation of glaciers* *J. the erosion of river and stream banks*

52. Question 47 – Barrier islands are sandbars along the coast of Texas. These islands most likely formed when— *D. tornadoes deposited the sand over millions of years* *B. ocean currents eroded sand from the coast for a few years* *A. a large hurricane deposited sand during the early 1800’s* *C. ocean currents deposited the sand over millions of years*

53. Question 48 - A large, slow-moving sheet of ice is called. *H. a glacier* *J. an earthquake* *F. an iceberg* *G. a plate*

54. Question 49 – Many valleys in the Northern U.S. have a U-shape that shows a glacier carved them. How long does it take a glacier to carve a valley? *A. Less than a year* *B. 10 to 20 years* *C. About a hundred years* *D. Thousands of years*

55. Question 50 – Which would be the best way to model the changes to a canyon after flooding? *G. A tray of sand with water pouring down it* *H. A blow dryer blowing air on a tray of sand* *F. A tray of sand with water dripping through it* *J. A heat lamp shining down on a wet tray of sand*

56. Question 51 – Mountains on Earth’s surface can be caused by earthquakes, uplift, or— *B. volcanic eruptions* *C. shore lines* *A. sand dunes* *D. wind erosion*

57. Question 52 – A delta often forms where a river flows into an ocean. Why do deltas continue to grow indefinitely? *G. The ocean is depositing sediments on the delta.* *H. Many rivers erode sediments from the delta.* *F. The ocean weathers away the soil on the delta. * *J. The river is depositing sediments on the delta.*

58. Question 53 - The grinding action of glaciers causes. *C. flooding around the world* *D. earthquakes in cold places* *A. the creation of new landforms* *B. water in the oceans to dry up*

59. Question 54 - As the population of the Earth increases, what might happen to the nonrenewable resources we use now? *H. New resources will be found.* *J. They will be become more plentiful.* *F. They may be used up someday.* *G. More will form in the meantime.*

60. Question 55 – What tool would be used to observe tiny objects more closely? *B.* *C.* *A.* *D.*

61. Question 56 – Landforms, such as canyons and mountains, result from — *F. destructive forces such as volcanoes and weathering* *J. a combination of weathering, erosion, and deposition* *G. constructive forces such as deposition and building* *H. A combination of constructive and destructive forces*

62. Question 57 – The rock pictured below contains many fossils. This rock is most likely an example of. *D. a fossil rock* *C. an igneous rock**A. a sedimentary rock* *B. a metamorphic rock*

63. Question 58 - A glacier is like sandpaper because it. *J. helps form valleys and mountains* *H. collects rocks and soil over the Earth* *F. presses down on the Earth’s surface* *G. scratches and grinds other materials*

64. Question 59 - Which of these would be the most likely cause of the ground opening in large cracks in a matter of seconds? *D. a large wave* *C. a heavy rain* *A. A long drought* *B. An earthquake*

65. Question 60 – Magma deep in Earth expands and is forced out the opening of a volcano. As the rock cools, it may form which of the following? *H. Mountains* *J. Valleys* *G. Rivers* *F. Glaciers*

66. Question 61 – What is the most important reason that soil is described as a natural resource? *C. Soil absorbs most precipitation.* *B. Soil has dead organisms in it.* *A. Soil provides oxygen for plants. * *D. Most plants need soil for survival. *

67. Question 62 – Which of the following is NOT true about glaciers? *J. Glaciers pick up sediments as they move.* *F. Melting glaciers supply water for many people.* *G. Most of Earth’s water is in the form of glaciers.* *H. Glacial movements can leave behind valleys.*

68. Question 63 - How are an earthquake and a glacier alike? *B. They are both destructive forces that work very quickly.* *D. They are both caused by movements of crustal plates.* *A. They both cause the Earth to shake violently.* *C. They both change the surface of the Earth.*

69. Question 64 - What causes earthquakes, volcanoes and uplift of Earth's surface? *J. New rocks forming on Earth’s surface* *G. Movements in the Earth’s crust* *F. The pull of gravity from the sun and the moon* *H. Explosion in the Earth’s core*

70. Question 65 – The Colorado River has helped to form the Grand Canyon. Which natural process does the river most directly cause? *B. Erosion * *D. Glaciers * *C. Earthquakes * *A. Uplift *

71. Question 66 – All of the following forces can change the Earth’s surface EXCEPT — *J. weathering* *H. deposition* *G. erosion* *F. reflection*

72. Question 67 - When water enters a crack in a rock and then freezes, what might possibly happen to the rock? *B. The rock might change to an igneous rock.* *D. The crack might be filled with water and ice.* *A. The rock will get harder due to the ice.* *C. The crack might get larger and split the rock.*

73. Question 68 - A student conducted an investigation to see how glaciers work. The experiment analyzed the effects on a rock of a plain ice cube and an ice cube containing sand. What effect did the sandy ice cube have on the rock? *G. The sandy ice cube created a valley on top of the rock.* *H. The sandy ice cube melted faster than the plain one.* *F. The sandy ice cube did not change the rock in any way.* *J. The sandy ice cube scratched the rock like a glacier does.*

74. Question 69 – As the energy needs for Texas increase, new sources of energy are required to replace or supplement the nonrenewable sources of energy now in use. Two renewable sources of energy that are available in Texas are *H. hydroelectric and wind power* *J. oil and solar power* *G. coal and hydroelectric power* *F. natural gas and wind power*

75. Question 70 – The presence of an animal fossil in a rock gives evidence of — *H. exactly when the animal was born* *J. the time period in which the animal lived* *G. how many offspring the animal had* *F. what hunting behaviors the animal used*

76. Question 71 – Layer A in the diagram probably formed in an ocean. Which of these is the best clue that layer A formed in an ocean? *D. The density of the layer* *C. The position of the layer* *B. The type of fossils in the layer* *A. The thickness of the layer*

77. Question 72 - is the melted rock that comes out of a volcano. *H. Marble* *G. Granite* *F. Magnet* *J. Magma*

78. Question 73 - The process of breaking up rocks on Earth’s surface is called. *D. condensing* *C. deposition* *B. erosion* *A. weathering*

79. Question 74 – Which of these can be mined from Earth and used as an energy source? *G. Gravel* *J. Limestone* *H. Granite* *F. Coal*

80. Question 75 – Which statement below is an observation? *C. A particular rock was deposited by the wind.* *D. A particular rock is 1,000 years old.* *B. A particular rock has a rough, dark surface.* *A. A particular rock is smooth because of moving water.*

81. Question 76 – Which of the following can cause erosion? *G. Flowing water* *J. Rising temperatures* *F. Falling leaves* *H. Growing grass*

82. Question 77 – Which of the following landforms are caused MOSTLY by deposition? *D. Dunes and icebergs* *C. Mountains and deltas* *B. Valleys and canyons* *A. Deltas and dunes*

83. Question 78 - The process by which rocks and soil are carried away to other places by wind, water, or other means is called. *J. transpiration* *H. respiration* *F. evaporation* *G. erosion*

84. Question 79 - To find out which soil absorbs moisture BEST, each container shown below must— *C. be tested by the same person* *D. contain different amounts of soil* *B. have soil from the same location* *A. contain a different type of soil*

85. Question 80 – Which BEST explains how soil is formed? *G. Plants die and decay, making new soil.* *J. Soil gets used up, making the land a desert.* *F. Farmers add fertilizer to dirt, making new soil.* *H. Rocks are weathered, making new soil.*

86. Jolly Good! You’ve earned a clue. Go to a room to state your suspicions or make an accusation. The Family Room The Study The Dressing Room The Bedroom The Living Room The Kitchen

87. The Culprit Just Slipped Past You! Miss a turn to recover your wits. Get A Clue

88. The Family Room Get A Clue Solve the Mystery Mr. Late Ms. Leather Speed Pinky Mr. Teal Mrs. Teal Ax Poison Cleaver Pistol Scissors Handcuffs With? Who?

89. The Study Get A Clue Solve the Mystery Mr. Late Ms. Leather Speed Pinky Mr. Teal Mrs. Teal Ax Poison Cleaver Pistol Scissors Handcuffs With? Who?

90. The Dressing Room Get A Clue Solve the Mystery Mr. Late Ms. Leather Speed Pinky Mr. Teal Mrs. Teal Ax Poison Cleaver Pistol Scissors Handcuffs With? Who?

91. The Bedroom Get A Clue Solve the Mystery Mr. Late Ms. Leather Speed Pinky Mr. Teal Mrs. Teal Ax Poison Cleaver Pistol Scissors Handcuffs With? Who?

92. The Living Room Get A Clue Solve the Mystery Mr. Late Ms. Leather Speed Pinky Mr. Teal Mrs. Teal Ax Poison Cleaver Pistol Scissors Handcuffs With? Who?

93. The Kitchen Get A Clue Solve the Mystery Mr. Late Ms. Leather Speed Pinky Mr. Teal Mrs. Teal Ax Poison Cleaver Pistol Scissors Handcuffs With? Who?

94. CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS CRIME SCENE DO You’ve Solved the Case! Congratulations! You’re a super sleuth!

95. Detective Notes Was it? With? In The? Yes No  Ms. Leather  Mr. Late  Speed  Pink  Mr. Teal  Mrs. Teal             Yes No  Scissors  Ax  Poison  Cleaver  Gun  Handcuffs             Yes No  Family Room  Study  Dressing Room  Bedroom  Living Room  Kitchen             Detective Notes Was it? With? In The? Yes No  Ms. Leather  Mr. Late  Speed  Pink  Mr. Teal  Mrs. Teal             Yes No  Scissors  Ax  Poison  Cleaver  Gun  Handcuffs             Yes No  Family Room  Study  Dressing Room  Bedroom  Living Room  Kitchen            