using two chemical compounds as an example, describe the difference between the lawof definite proportions and the law of multiple proportions.​

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?

The magnitude of an earthquake is typically calculated according to the scale.           a. mercalli   b. fujita   c. richter   d. saffir-simpson  

Directions conduct research to collect information and data in order to write a well-informed argument essay responding to the following prompt: do you believe your local power company is doing enough to reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources? why or why not? remember that your argument essay should contain: a claim supporting evidence connected to your claim an acknowledgement of counterclaim(s) a conclusion after writing your rough draft, reread it and edit it for spelling, grammar, and clarity.