Earth and Science
What is the 5th planet from the sun?
Jupiter
What do plants need to make their own food? (3 things)
Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
What are the three common states of matter?
Solid, liquid, gas
What tool is used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
What does STEM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
What causes of day and night on Earth?
The Earth's rotation
What is the process called when plants make food?
Photosynthesis
What force pulls objects toward Earth?
Gravity
In an experiment, what is the variable that is changed called?
Independent variable
What is the first step in the engineering design process?
Identify the problem
What is the name of the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun?
Gravity
What system in the human body carries blood?
Circulatory system
What happens to matter during a physical change?
Its form changes, but it stays the same substance.
What should scientists do before starting an experiment?
Form a hypothesis
What tool measures wind speed?
Anemometer
What are the four main phases of the moon?
New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter
What is an organism that makes its own food called?
Producer
What type of energy is stored energy?
Potential energy
Why is it important to repeat experiments?
To make sure results are accurate and reliable
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is short-term conditions; climate is long-term patterns.
What causes seasons on Earth? (2 things)
Earth’s tilt and orbit around the sun
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
They break down dead plants and animals and return nutrients to the soil.
Rusting, burning, baking,are examples of what type of change?
Chemical Change
Why do scientists collect and organize data during an investigation?
To analyze results, identify patterns, and draw conclusions.
What is the water cycle?
The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.