Nature of Science
In what order does a Scientist do an experiment? Order these: Conclusion, Begin the experiment, Gather supplies, Make observations, Record data,
1. Gather supplies 2. Begin Experiment 3. Make observations 4. Record data 5. State a Conclusion
Which of these types of Erosion changes the Earth the fastest? Pick 2:
Wind Erosion Volcano Eruptions
Waves Earthquakes
Volcano Eruptions and Earthquakes
In the Summer in the northern hemisphere, Earth is tilted __________the Sun.
In the Winter in the northern hemisphere, Earth is tilted __________from the Sun.
Toward - Away
Crumpling aluminum foil is an example of what type of change? Chemical or Physical
Physical Change
What are the stages of the life cycle of a butterfly? (In order)
What is the name for these stages of change?
egg, larva, pupa, adult
metamorphosis
Two marbles were found on the table. They appear to be almost the same size, but they have different shapes. What could you use to determine if their volume?
Use a graduated cylinder or a beaker, put in water, and put the 2 marbles in one at a time to measure volume.
Name at least 3 things that are in SOIL.
A. Rocks B. Organic plants C. Dead animals D. Air E. Water
How long does it take Earth to rotate 1 time on its axis?_________ How long does it take Earth to revolve around the Sun?__________
A. 24 hours B. 365 1/4 days or 1 year
Which 2 materials are not a good conductor of electricity?
Plastic Rubber foam cork
Name the 2 things that a flower does for a plant.
Attracts pollinators and Helps make seeds for reproduction
Which step of the water cycle happens in the clouds when water vapor cools off?
Condensation
What causes Erosion?
Wind, Running Water, Waves, Ice
A. Which Planet in our system is the smallest? B. Which Planet in our system is the largest C. The outer planets are mostly made of what?
A. Mercury B. Jupiter C. Gas
Part 1-Which surface will friction be the greatest when a block of wood slides across it?
Ice Sandpaper Glass Carpet
Part 2-What force pulls any object towards Earth?
Sandpaper
Gravity
Would a tattoo, a hairstyle, and pierced ears be an Inherited or Acquired Trait?
Would a torn leaf of a plant and a broken stem be an Inherited or Acquired Trait?
Acquired
Acquired
Corn-Mouse-Fox-Maggots In this model of a food chain, what is the role of the mouse?
Primary Consumer (herbivore)
Name 2 renewable resources from Minnesota?
Trees Solar Energy Water Power Wind Power
Oil, Coal, and Gas are Non-Renewable resources. Name 2 more Non-Renewable resources from MN:
Sand, Granite, Iron Ore, Gravel
What energy occurs when you plug a lamp into a socket?
Light and Heat
Which 2 of these characteristics would be inherited?
Blue Flowers, A Docked tail, Leaf Shape, A Broken Finger
Blue Flowers Leaf Shape
Regina is doing a lab about populations of wetland animals. Preston is doing a lab report about how sunlight affects the evaporation of water. Which of the following should NOT be done in their experiment?
A. Data B. Measurements C. Observations D. Opinions
Opinions (We Just Want Facts)
What type of cloud is most associated with Thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus
What do all inner planets have in common?
A. They are all made of rock
A tighter string will create a High Pitch, or a Low Pitch?
Does a higher pitch sound vibrate more or less than a lower pitch?
High
More vibrations
Skin and Tears defends us against Germs. Name 4 ways contagious illness enters the body.
Cuts, eyes, ears, nose, mouth