Properties of Matter
How do you describe matter?
Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. Everything you can see and touch, and even the air you breathe, is made of matter.
What do living things need in order to survive?
Living things need air, water, food, and a place to live in order to survive.
What actions could people take if a report showed that air quality was hazardous?
People should take steps to protect their health.
What type of animals eat only plants?
Herbivores
How many moons does saturn have?
62 moons
What is matter made of?
Matter is made of tiny particles called atoms.
Mention one thing that all the earth's spheres are useful for.
All of Earth's spheres work together to support life. They provide the air, water, land, and living things that plants, animals, and people need to survive.
What instrument is used for measuring contamination?
Instruments like air quality monitors and water test kits help measure contamination.
What type of animals eat only meat?
Carnivores
How many moons does Jupiter have?
67 moons
How does matter change its state?
Matter changes its state when it gains or loses heat.
What is the sphere of air and gases?
The sphere of air and gases around Earth is called the atmosphere.
Mention a harmful gas
What do we call the animals who eat plants and animals?
Omnivores
Which was the first planet to be discovered by a telescope?
How can you classify matter?
Matter can be classified by its state: solid, liquid, or gas.
Mention 3 places where you can see the geosphere.
The geosphere is the solid part of Earth made up of rocks, soil, and landforms.
What is sulfur dioxide?
Sulfur dioxide is a harmful gas that goes into the air mostly when fuels like coal or oil are burned in power plants and factories.
Where does the energy come from?
The sun
How is venus atmosphere?
Thick and toxic
The composition of matter means what matter is made of.
What are the spheres that are involved in the water cycle?
The spheres involved in the water cycle are the atmosphere (air), hydrosphere (water), geosphere (land), and biosphere (living things).
What can we do to reduce pollution? Mention 3 things
We can reduce pollution by making choices that create less waste and fewer harmful gases.
How much calories does a 10-12 year old child need in a day?
about 1,600 to 2,600 calories each day
Jupiter has color bands due to...
...particles in its atmosphere