Inquiry and Tech.
Interdependence
The Universe
The Atmosphere
Energy, Forces in Nature
100
What is the definition of technology?
The products and processes that are designed to serve our needs.
100
What three groups do we classify animals under?
Herbivore,carnivore,and omnivore's.
100
How are black holes formed?
When a star collapses.
100
What causes wind?
The uneven heating of earth's surface.
100
Name a force in nature
What is wind, lightening, water
200
What is the definition of asssistive bioengineering?
Engineering that results in a product that helps the organism but does not permanetly change it.
200
What part of the energy pyramid has the most energy?
The bottom section,grass and plants.
200
Who was the first person to classify galaxies by their shape?
Edwin Hubble
200
What is the temperature in the stratosphere.
It averages to about -60 degrees celsius.
200
What type of potential energy is in a stretched bow?
Elastic potential energy.
300
What are some intended and unintended consequences of cars?
Easier and faster transportation and air pollution.
300
Which tundra has permafrost?
Both
300
Name all three of the major types of galaxies?
Spiral,elliptical,and irregular
300
What are the elements and percentages of the atmosphere?
Oxyegen-21% Nitrogen-78% Other-1%
300
What is the main difference between kinetic and potential energy?
Kinetic-object in motion Potential-the energy an object has because of its position
400
Name the steps of the engineering design process?
1.Ask 2.Imagine 3.Plan 4.Create 5.Improve
400
List five abiotic and biotic factors in a forest?
Air,dirt,rocks,water,wind and snakes,trees,birds,cougars,and worms.
400
Name all the phases of the moon?
1.New Moon 2.Waxing Cresent 3.First Quarter 4.Waxing Gibbous 5.Full Moon 6.Waning Gibbous 7.Last Quarter 8.Waning Cresent
400
What do you call cold,deep water coming up to the surface off a surface current?
Upwelling
400
What are some of the different types of energy?
Mechanical,potential,gravitational potential,etc.
500
What is the difference between assistive and adaptive bioengineering?
Assistive bioengineering does not change the organism and adaptive bioengineering changes the organism permanetly
500
What are the two most needed abiotic factors in the world?
Air and water
500
Explain the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?
In a solar eclipse,the moon fully covers the sun.In a lunar eclipse,Earth comes between the sun and the moon.
500
If there is an mP cold front heading your way with a low pressure trough,what weather would you get?
A blizzard
500
Describe the changes in energy with a hair dryer.
What is electrical to thermal and mechanical.
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