Planet Order
It's the Sun!
It's Science, Not Magic!
Soil
Rapid Changes
100
What is the third planet from the sun?
Earth is the third planet from the sun!
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100
True or false:
Life on Earth would perish (die) without the Sun!
True! All living things need the Sun!
100
Turn to a neighbor and tell them something nice.
Everyone gets these points!
Did they smile?
Your nice comment caused dopamine to be released in their body. Dopamine is a chemical released in the brain that makes you feel good.
100
What kind of soil is this?
Sand
100
True or false:
A tornado builds new landforms on Earth.
False. Tornados do not cause new landforms.
200
Which planet in our solar system is the farthest from the sun?
Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun!
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200
The ________ orbits the sun.
The Earth orbits the sun.
200
Angela hits the volleyball in the air. The ball moves through the air and starts to fall toward the ground. What causes the ball to move toward the earth?
A- The force of Angela's hit B- Gravity C- magnetism
Angela hits the volleyball in the air. The ball moves through the air and starts to fall toward the ground. What causes the ball to move toward the earth?
A- The force of Angela's hit B- Gravity C- magnetism
200
Name three things that grow in soil.
Plants, trees, flowers, vegetables, fruits, etc
*Accept any three things that grow in soil.
200
True or false:
Landslides, earthquakes, and volcanos are all rapid changes to the surface of the Earth.
True or false:
Landslides, earthquakes, and volcanos are all rapid changes to the surface of the Earth.
300
Which planet is between Jupiter and Uranus?
Saturn is between Jupiter and Uranus.
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300
True or false:
The moon sits stationary next to the sun.
False! The moon revolves around the Earth (which orbits the Sun!)
300
Look at the forecast for the two cities below.
Temperatures are in degrees celsius.
Which city has the warmer weather?
How do you know?
Look at the forecast for the two cities below. Temperatures are in degrees celsius.
The city of Fort Worth is warmer than the city of El Paso because the temperatures are higher.
300
Humus, a layer of soil, is made up of _______ plants and animals.
A- new B- decayed C- living
Humus, a layer of soil, is made up of decayed plants and animals.
A- new B- decayed C- living
300
This shaking and shifting of land is called a(n) ___.
A- Earthquake B-Volcano C-Landslide
This shaking and shifting of land is called an earthquake.
A- Earthquake B-Volcano C-Landslide
400
What is the seventh planet in our solar system?
Uranus is the 7th planet in our solar system!
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400
True or false:
The Sun is a planet.
False! The Sun is a star.
400
Which two items in the picture below will be attracted to the magnet?
Paper clips and nails are made of iron and magnetic.
400
True or false:
Plastic can be used to make soil.
False- Soil is made up of decayed plants & animals and weathered rocks.
400
Look at the image below. This rapid movement of loose rocks and soil is called what?
A- Earthquake B-Volcano C-Landslide
The rapid movement of loose rocks and soil is called a landslide.
500
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun!
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500
The Sun provides which two types of energy?
__ Mechanical __ Light
__ Sound __ Thermal/Heat
The Sun provides which two types of energy?
__ Mechanical x Light
__ Sound x Thermal/Heat
500
Name three resources animals provide to us.
Answers will vary. Example items:
Eggs, milk, hide/leather, fish, honey, feathers, wool
Meat- beef, pork/bacon, chicken, duck, sausage, etc.
500
What is weathering?
Weathering is the breaking down of rocks to form soil.
500
How does a volcanic eruption change the Earth's surface?
The lava that flows dries and creates new land.