1a. given that hawaii is a hot spot volcano, can you explain how the islands formed, and why the northwestern islands are smaller than the big island? ( also, which direction is the pacific plate moving in the vicinity of hawaii? )

b. describe how magmas are produced at continental rifts.

c. where do most of the world’s biggest volcanoes lie and why? explain in detail.

d. explain the difference between rhyolite and granite in detail.

e. what makes rocks melt? describe in detail.

Nike lives in an area that has a south-facing slope. the temperature in his area is always high. which of these abiotic factors is responsible for high temperatures in nike’s area? a. nutrients b. soil c. water d. topography

The economies of nordon could be described a. unable to use rich resources b. struggling but diverse c. dependent on one product d. healthy and diverse

Study guide for unit 2 ~ lesson 3 ,4, & 5 test, thursday, january 24th lesson 3 vocabulary erosion - deposition - landform- weathering- short answers 1. how do volcanic islands form? 2.why is deposition likely to occur outside a river bend? 3. in what conditions does soil form fastest? 4. which 2 earth’s systems interact to form a coral island? 5. a beach growing in size is most likely the result of 6. which type of islands are formed when a chunk of land breaks off from a larger landmass? long answers explain how plants can grow in small cracks of rock that do not appear to contain soil. lesson 4 vocabulary pollution - toxic - short answers 1. most farmers pollute soil by purposefully adding 2. what is the benefit of contour plowing? . 3. using nuclear power to produce electricity can cause water pollution by 4. why do scientists predict humans will run out of fossil fuels someday? 5.farmer spray crops with fertilizer and weed killer to the crops grow. how might this affect the hydrosphere? list two different ways you use fossil fuels. 1- 2- what are two other energy sources scientists and engineers are researching? 1- 2- lesson 5 vocabulary decompose- recycling - short answers 1. which of earth’s systems do you interact with when you wash your hands? 2. which of earth’s systems is polluted by exhaust gases from buses pollute? 3. why is it important to dispose of electronic devices properly? 4. where do people interact with all four of earth’s systems?