Living Things
How many main body parts does an insect have, and what are they called?
3 main body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.
What are the three common states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas.
What form of energy is from the Sun?
Solar energy
What are the two poles of a magnet named?
North pole and South pole
What do we call the system that includes the Sun and all the planets orbiting it?
The Solar system.
What do we call animals that eat only meat?
Carnivores
What is the science term for when ice turns into water when heated?
Melt
Name three common sources or examples that store chemical energy.
Batteries, food, and gasoline (or coal, natural gas)
What happens when two like poles (e.g., North and North) of a magnet are brought close together?
They repel (push away).
How long does it take for the Earth to complete a full rotation on its axis?
Approximately 24 hours (1 day).
What are the four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly in correct order?
Egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult.
What is the difference between mass and weight?
Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the gravitational force acting on it
What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position or condition, such as a stretched bow string?
Potential energy
Name three simple machines
Lever, pulley, and inclined plane.
What is the difference between "rotate" and "revolve"?
Rotate means spinning on an axis, while revolve means moving around another object in an orbit
Name three ways animals adapt to survive cold winter environments.
Thick fur/fat, migration, and hibernation.
Give one example of a physical change and one example of a chemical change.
Physical change: Melting ice or shredding paper; Chemical change: Burning wood or a rotting banana
What form of energy causes the blades of an electric fan to turn?
Electrical energy
What force acts in the opposite direction of the motion when an object slides or is pushed across a surface?
Friction
Which planet is closest to the Sun in our solar system diagram?
Mercury
A. To attract its mate
B. To camouflage
C. To warn enemies
D. To attract its prey
A. To attract its mate
When water evaporates from a pot on a stove, what state of matter does it change into?
Gas
What is the energy conversion when a diver jumps down from a cliff into the sea?
Potential energy to kinetic energy.
When a person pushes a heavy box across the floor, what force acts in the opposite direction of the push?
Friction
What happens when the Moon complete its orbit around the Earth?
A. A day has passed
B: A month (30-31 days) has passed
C. A lunar month (29.5 days) has passed
D. A year (365 days) has passed
C. A lunar month (29.5 days) has passed