Earth & Sky
Which of the following is made of rock:
- Trees
- Statue
- Book
Statue
What is a fast-spinning funnel called during a storm?
Tornado
Name two things that float on water.
Possible answers: boat, leaf, people, ice cubes, ducks, etc.
What kind of energy does air conditioning use?
Electricity
Which of the following is hard to move:
- teddy bear
- soccer ball
- desk
Desk
What is a large flat area of land called?
Plain
What tool measure the temperature?
Thermometer
What are the three states of matter?
Liquid, solid, gas
What kind of energy do most cars use?
Fuel/gasoline
Describe the movement pattern of a carousel.
Round and round
Name 3 different kinds of bodies of water.
Possible answers: ocean, lake, river, stream, pond, canal, bay, sea
What tool measures the direction of the wind?
Wind vane
What is it called when a liquid turns into a gas?
Evaporation/boiling
What do batteries store?
Energy
What is the force that keeps us on the ground?
Gravity
Name 3 things the Sun is useful for.
Possible answers: solar energy, heat the Earth, energy for living things, to see, for plants to grow
What are the qualities of a hurricane?
Very strong winds and rain
Describe matter.
Matter is everything around us that takes up space.
Name one thing light bounces off of.
Possible answers: mirror, glass, smooth and shiny objects
You (push/pull) a drawer to open it.
Pull
What is it called when wind or water move rocks and soil?
Erosion
I have blooming leaves and flower buds. I am not as cold as winter. I have lots of rain. Which season am I?
Spring
Which has more mass- a baseball or a balloon?
Balloon
When something makes sound it _______s.
vibrate
How does a kite stay in the air if there's gravity?
The wind pushes up on it.