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How long does it take for all moon phases to take place?
About 1 month
True or False
The moon actually changes size
FALSE
True or False
Roots absorb water and provide stability
TRUE
What protects plants from predators?
Thorns/Spines
Plants create their own food through __________
Photosynthesis
What moon face comes after fool moon?
Waning Gibbous
What moon phases comes after New Moon?
Waxing Crescent
A student went outside one evening and saw a full moon. About how many days later can the student expect to see the next third quarter moon?
7 days
True or False
Plants are living things
TRUE
A walnut tree has roots that are especially deep and strong. What is a benefit that deep roots provide the tree?
A. They hold water in the soil and stop it from moving up the plant
B. They help rainwater flow into the soil and underlying rock
C. They help the tree use the energy of sunlight to make food
D. They help the tree withstand strong winds and heavy rain
D
Which structure of the tree acts to protect the wood from pests and disease?
A. The bark of the tree
B. The roots of the tree
C. The leaves of the tree
D. The bird's nest in the branches
A
A student observed the apparent shape of the moon every night for a period of 60 days. On Day 10 the student observed a full moon. On which other day did the student most likely observe a full moon?
Day 40
How many phases are there in the Lunar Cycle?
8
The moon tonight appears as a first quarter moon. When will the moon next appear in this phase?
About 4 weeks, or one month
What moon phases comes after Waning Gibbous?
Last quarter
What moon phase comes after Last Quarter?
Waning Crescent
Pine needles are covered by a thick coat of wax. What benefit does the wax coating provide?
A. The wax helps needles take in gas from the air
B. The wax helps needles take in water droplets
C. The wax helps keep water inside the needles
D. The wax provides food for the needle during the winter
C
Unlike other plants, cactuses do not have broad green leaves or thin green needles. Which structure of the cactus completes the typical function of leaves?
A. The roots
B. The stem
C. The spines
D. Fruits, Flowers, Seeds
B
Why do we see the different phases of the moon?
The suns light reflects off of the surface as it orbits around earth
Plants with broad, flat leaves are common in rainforests, but rare in deserts. What is the drawback of this type of leaf in a desert environment?
A. The leaf takes in too much sunlight
B. The leaf does not take in enough sunlight
C. The leaf keeps too much water
D. The leaf loses too much water
D
___________ means moon is getting bigger
___________ means moon is getting smaller
(Waning or Waxing)
1. Waxing
2. Waning
List the moon phases in order starting with New Moon
New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent
How do the structures of a rose bush help it survive?
roots, leaves, thorns, flowers
__________ Protect the plant from being eaten
__________ attract pollinators, and make seeds
__________ anchor the plant and take in water
__________ make food for the plant
1. thorns
2. flowers
3. roots
4. leaves
What moon phases comes after First Quarter?
Waxing Gibbous
Use the following words to complete the sentences
New, Full, Waxes, Wanes
Beginning with a new moon, the appearance of the moon __________ until it becomes a ________ moon.
Then its appearance __________ until the cycle ends with another ___________ moon.
1. Waxes , Full
2. Wanes, New