Lesson 54 of 84 · Earth Systems
Experiment⭐ 30 XP🌋 Rock RealmGroundwater and Aquifers (Part 2)
Earth Systems.
🎯 Your mission
Run the experiment. Find out what really happens.
⚡ The twist
Weather isn't random — it's just complicated.
Mind = Blown
🌊 The deepest part of the ocean is deeper than Mount Everest is tall.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you observe: what shape will it leave?
What You'll Learn
Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions like temperature, precipitation, and wind. Climate describes the average weather patterns in a region over a long period.
Key Words
- volcano
- atmosphere
- humidity
Materials Needed
- magnifying glass
- newspaper
- spray bottle
- cups
- thermometer
- rain gauge
Safety First
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.
Steps
Review the background information on Earth Systems before starting.
Test rock hardness using Mohs scale: try scratching rocks with your fingernail, a penny, and a nail. Rank them from softest to hardest.
Draw a detailed diagram of what you observe.
Write a conclusion: what did your results show? Did they match your prediction?
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What type of rock forms from cooled magma?
Where you see this in real life
This is shaping the ground you walk on, slowly, every single day.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Find a rock outside and try to guess how old it is.
For the dinner table
“What's the slowest change you can think of?”
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