Beyond the Bright Sea
What name does the narrator go by, and who gave her that name?
Crow; Osh named her
What is the purpose of a microscope?
A microscope is used to magnify small objects, such as cells, so they can be observed in detail.
What is the basic unit of life?
What is the basic unit of life?
What are the three main states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas
Where can a prefix be found? Give one example of a prefix.
At the front of a word. Ex are Pre-, Re-, dis-, etc
What is the significance of the title "Beyond the Bright Sea" as introduced in these chapters?
It reflects Crow's curiosity about her origins and what lies beyond the familiar islands.
What is the function of the objective lenses on a microscope?
The objective lenses provide different levels of magnification to zoom in on the specimen
What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?
The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains the genetic material, DNA.
According to the particle theory, how do particles in a solid behave compared to particles in a gas?
In a solid, particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place. In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely in all directions.
What literary device is this?
The ancient castle groaned under the weight of centuries, its walls sighing in the wind as if they remembered every story they had witnessed.
Personification
What is the meaning of the word "skiff," and how is it used in the story?
A skiff is a small boat, which Osh uses for fishing and traveling around the islands
What is the function of the stage clips on a microscope?
Stage clips hold the slide in place on the stage so it doesn’t move while being viewed.
Define the term cell membrane and explain its role.
The cell membrane is a thin layer that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits the cell.
Define viscosity and provide an example of a fluid with high viscosity.
Viscosity is the resistance of a fluid to flow. An example of a fluid with high viscosity is honey
What does the prefix re- mean?
The prefix re- means "again" or "back".
How does Osh's reaction to Crow's questions about her past reveal his character?
Osh is protective and cautious, shown by his reluctance to encourage Crow's search for her origins, which reveals his deep care for her and fear of potential harm.
Define the term "field of view" and explain how it changes with higher magnification.
The field of view is the visible area seen through the microscope. It decreases as the magnification increases.
How does a chloroplast in a plant cell differ in function from a mitochondrion?
Chloroplasts use sunlight to perform photosynthesis and produce energy for the plant, while mitochondria break down nutrients to create energy through cellular respiration.
How does temperature affect the viscosity of liquids and gases?
In liquids, increasing temperature decreases viscosity, making them flow more easily. In gases, increasing temperature increases viscosity.
Identify the morphemes in the word "unhappiness" and classify them.
un- prefix, happy-root, ness-suffix
Explain how the setting of the Elizabeth Islands shapes Crow's understanding of her identity in these chapters.
The isolation of the islands reflects Crow's feeling of being separate from others, but it also provides her with a sense of belonging through her connection with Osh and Miss Maggie.
Which part of the microscope is used to adjust the amount of light passing through the specimen, and why is this important?
The diaphragm is used to adjust the light. Controlling the light helps improve the clarity and contrast of the specimen.
What are stem cells?
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the ability to become specialized
Plasma is known as the 4th state of matter. Name 3 examples where plasma can be found.
examples are:
Which type of irony is this: Oh, great! Another flat tire. This is exactly what I nedeed today!
verbal irony