Science and Social Studies Flashcards

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Answer: Stratosphere

The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere, approximately 15–35 km above Earth's surface.

During the Civil War, Georgia was part of which side?

Answer: The Confederacy

Georgia was one of the Confederate states that seceded from the Union before the Civil War.

What is the main source of energy for Earth's water cycle?

Answer: The Sun

The Sun provides the energy that drives evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.

Which of the following best describes a federal system of government?

Answer: Power is divided between national and state governments

In a federal system, governmental power is shared between the national (federal) government and state governments.

What type of energy transformation occurs in a battery-powered flashlight?

Answer: Chemical to light energy

In a flashlight, chemical energy stored in the battery is converted into electrical energy and then into light energy.

Which region of Georgia is known for its rich agricultural land and red clay soil?

Answer: Piedmont

The Piedmont region of Georgia is characterized by its rolling hills, red clay soil, and historically rich farmland.

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Answer: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed

The law of conservation of energy states that the total energy in a closed system remains constant — it can only change forms.