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100

A weather tool that measures air pressure.

Barometer

100

Which body system is responsible for controlling all other body systems?

Nervous System

100

A soccer ball was moving quickly across the pavement but began to slow down once it reached the grass. What force acted upon the ball?

Friction

100

A consumer that only eats producers is called a ______________.

Herbivore

100

An aquatic biome where freshwater and saltwater meet?

An estuary

200

Claire noticed the barometer rising. What type of weather can be expected?

High pressure, clear skies

200

According to the food chain, the maple leaf should be classified as which part?

Producer

200

8 ounces of vinegar is mixed with 12 ounces of water in a container weighing 10 ounces.  What is the mass?

30 ounces

200

What part of the water cycle requires the most energy from the sun?

Evaporation or Transpiration

200

Liz took a walk on the beach. She saw sand, water, a crab, and seashells. What biotic organism did Liz see on the beach?

A crab

300

During the daytime, hot air over the land rises and cooler air from over the water moves in to take its place. This is called what?

Sea Breeze

300

Gary has dimples, loves baseball, and is good at math. Which trait did Gary inherit?

Dimples

300

Carl increased the friction on the hot wheel track. How will this affect the motion of the cars?

They will move slower

300

Preston has a scar on his knee from falling off his skateboard. A scar is an example of a(n) ______________.

Acquired Trait

300

According to the diagram, what part of the water cycle is shown in #2?

Condensation

400

What effect does the Gulf Stream have on North Carolina weather?

Warm ocean waters cause temperatures to be more mild; warmer in winter, cooler in summer

400

Name 3 functions of the skeletal system.

It provides structure for the body, creates blood cells, and protection to the body.

400

According to the graph, what happened to the object between 0-6 seconds? 

Moving forward at a constant speed

400

Melting butter in a pan on the stove is the best example of what type of change?

Physical Change

400

True or False: You can increase the friction experienced by an object by making the surface smoother.

False

500

If a warm front is moving into the area what sort of weather could you predict?

Long, drizzle rain; warmer temperatures

500

How are the respiratory system and the digestive system similar?

They both remove waste (food waste & carbon dioxide)

500

Why do most metal pans have a handle made of wood or rubber?

Because wood and rubber are insulators so they won’t let your hand get burned.

500

What is the organizational structure of multicellular organisms?

cells -> tissues -> organs -> organ system -> organism

500

What are the five main parts of the digestive system?

mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

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