Science 7.5 Deck Of Cards

Question 1

Fossil Fuels

Answer 1

A fuel made up of living organisms (dead)

Question 2

Open-cut Mining

Answer 2

Mining near surface

Question 3

Mineral Ore

Answer 3

Substance that contains minerals (obtained by mining)

Question 4

Black coal

Answer 4

Very compressed over time and is more richer as there is less moisture in it

Question 5

Brown Coal

Answer 5

Compressed over time though some moisture is still in it and is an ‘OK’ energy source

Question 6

Gangue

Answer 6

Left over rock in the process of extracting the minerals

Question 7

Deposition

Answer 7

Laying down the weathered rocks either by oceans, glaciers, wind etc

Question 8

Desalination

Answer 8

Sea water to fresh water

Question 9

Weathering

Answer 9

Breaking down and wearing out stuff with causes like wind, water etc.

Question 10

Erosion

Answer 10

Moving sediments one place to another

Question 11

Biomass

Answer 11

Organic matter from dead living organisms

Question 12

Mining

Answer 12

Breaking down rocks for minerals

Question 13

Deforestation

Answer 13

Cutting down trees and forests