Matter Matters
What are the three main states of matter?
Solid, Liquid, Gas
What force pulls object toward Earth?
Gravity
Give one example of a renewable energy source.
Solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, tidal or hydro.
What is the difference between weather and climate?W
Weather is short term conditions, climate is long term patterns.
Which body system includes the heart and blood vessels?
Circulatory system
In which state of matter are particles farthest apart and moving the fastest?
Gas
What two forces oppose each other in flight; one pushing forward, one resisting?
Thrust and Drag
Give one example of a known renewable resource.
Fossil fuels
Name one tool used to measure wind speed or direction.
Wind vane, windsock or anemometer.
Which system helps us breathe by taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide?
Respiratory system
Which SI Unit is used to measure mass?
Grams or Kilograms
What upward force helps airplanes or birds stay in the air?
Lift
Why are fossil fuels considered non renewable.
They take millions of years to form and cannot be replenished quickly.
Which climate zone is Alberta in?
Continental (Cold winters, warm summers)
What are the two main transport systems in plants?
Xylem and Phloem
If an object is less dense than water, what will it do?
Float
What is the buoyant force and when does an object float?
Its the upward force from a fluid; an object floats if buoyant force is greater than its weight.
Which type of energy resource includes solar, wind and geothermal?
Renewable energy.
How can climate affect farming in Alberta?
Determines crop type, soil quality, water use and animal populations.
Which organ breaks down food and absorbs nutrients in the digestive system?
Stomach and intestines
What physical property describes how much space a liquid, solid or gas takes up?
Volume.
Name one traditional technology developed by diverse cultures that shows knowledge of flight forces.
Bow and arrow, slingshot, fishing spear.
Name one advantage and one disadvantage of using renewable energy.
Advantage: Clean, sustainable and less pollution.
Disadvantage: Can be weather dependent, expensive to set up
Name one conservation agriculture practice that helps protect soil and crops.
Crop rotation, companion planting, minimizing soil disturbance, maintaining soil cover, efficient water use.
How do the digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems work together?
Digestive breaks down food-nutrients, respiratory brings in oxygen-circulatory carries both to cells.