Grade 2 Science: How do we live on planet Earth?

A set of vocabulary flashcards for Grade 2 Science on Earth and environment.

Geologists

Scientists who study rocks, sort, identify, and investigate their properties.

Rock

A natural material found on Earth, can be obtained through mining.

Atmosphere

A layer of air that surrounds the Earth.

Waterproof

A property of some rocks that do not let water through.

H.I.P.P.O

An acronym representing the ways humans impact the environment: Habitat destruction, Invasion, People, Pollution, Overhunting.

Mining

The process of digging into the Earth to extract rocks.

Properties of rocks

Characteristics of rocks, like hardness and water permeability.

Diamond

The hardest natural material found on Earth.

Pollution

Contamination of the environment caused by human activities.

Invasion

An occurrence when humans move plants or animals to new environments, disrupting the ecosystem.