Force, Motion, and Energy
What is the ability to do work or to cause change?
Energy
How many planets are there?
8
The type of circuit that has a complete path for electricity to flow is called what?
Closed Circuit
Something that only eats meat is called a what?
Carnivore
How is sound energy created?
Vibrations
What is energy of motion called?
Kinetic Energy
A planet spinning on its axis is called what?
Rotation
Materials which allow electricity to easily flow through them are called what?
Conductors
What is the name of an organism that breaks down dead plant material?
Decomposer
What is it called when an object does not allow light to pass through?
Opaque
What is the force that opposes motion?
Friction
What is the largest planet?
Jupiter
Give at least two examples of insulators.
Rubber, Dry Wood, Cloth, Paper
What is the process by which plants produce oxygen and food/sugar/glucose?
Photosynthesis
What type of waves does light travel as?
Transverse waves
Name at least 3 of the 5 types of energies.
Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal, Sound
What planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
What are the 3 parts of an electromagnet?
Iron/Nail, Current/Battery/Electricity, Wire
List the 4 parts of a plant.
Roots, Stem, Leaves, Flower
The bouncing of energy waves off the surface of an object is called what?
Reflection
What is the law that states, "Energy is never created nor destroyed. It is simply transferred"?
Law of Conservation of Energy
List the planets in order of closeness to the Sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Give an example of an alternating current and a direct current.
Alternating - Anything powered by electrical sockets.
Direct - Anything powered by batteries
What two components of a plant are necessary for pollination?
Stamen and Stigma (or Pistil)
Name the 4 parts of a transverse wave
Crest, Trough, Amplitude, Wavelength