Weather
A meteorologist in eastern NC looks at the barometer. The air pressure is decreasing quickly. What type of weather will the meteorologist tell eastern NC to prepare for?
Storms are coming!
A. walking
B. talking
C. handedness
D. learning to play flute
E. your favorite food
C.
What is the role the sun plays in the process of transpiration?
The sun draws up the moisture from the plant leaves to evaporate.
BONUS DOUBLE POINTS!!! - what is the moisture called that is brought up by the sun??
What will happen to the population of rabbits in a forest ecosystem if the grass is removed?
The rabbit population will have to relocate to another area to find food.
Ms. Nunn starts with 100g of playdough. She separates the dough into 5 groups. How much does the 5 groups weigh?
100g - the parts equal the whole.
On Tuesday, the wind is blowing from the south. On Wednesday, it is predicted that the wind will be blowing from the north. What can we expect based on this prediction?
Winds will be cooler.
give the cells nutrients they need for energy and survival.
What are the 4 types of precipitation?
Rain, snow, sleet, hail
How are lakes and ponds different?
Ponds are more shallow.
DOUBLE POINTS!!!!!!! - DEFINE SHALLOW.
Jayden is rolling a ball on the sidewalk. The ball is going pretty fast until it gets on the grass. Why?
Grass is causing friction.
DOUBLE POINTS - DEFINE FRICTION
What does a rain gauge measure?
the amount of precipitation
DOUBLE POINTS - DEFINE TRANSPORT
This step is when the water vapor COOLS down inside the clouds.
Condensation.
In the wild, elephants roam in herds. This means they travel in large groups, even the baby elephants roam with their herd. Why do you think this is?
The elephants were born with the instinct to remain with their herd.
A student breaks a piece of chalk into smaller pieces.
Which statement is TRUE?
A. A new substance is formed
B. The chalk changes color
C. This is a physical change
D. This is a chemical change
C
How does the Gulf Stream affect the climate in eastern NC?
The warm water from the Gulf Stream brings warmer weather, which means less snow.
Ms. Nunn and her mom look just alike, dark hair and light eyes. Her mom can speak Italian; Ms. Nunn cannot. Why?
Learning a new language is a learned behavior not inherited like hair and eye color.
On a warm humid day Kylayah noticed water droplets on the outside of her water bottle. What caused the water droplets to form?
Condensation.
Of the following what TWO are producers?
A. TREES
B. EAGLES
C. MOSS
D. BIRDS
E. SNAKES
F. BACTERIA
A & C
A student records the following observations:
Which substance most likely underwent a chemical change? Explain why.
A - produced heat is a sign of a chemical change.
What global winds bring weather to eastern NC?
prevailing westerlies.
cells, tissue, organs, organ systems, organism
List the 6 steps in the water cycle in the correct order.
1. evaporation
2. transpiration
3. condensation
4. precipitation
5. Collection/Accumulation
6. Runoff
A hawk depends on the snake for food. The snake depends on the rabbits for food. The rabbits depend on the grass for food. These are examples of......
interdependence.
A student observes two experiments:
Part A: Identify which experiment is a physical change and which is a chemical change.
Part B: Use evidence from the observations to support your answer.
B- CHEMICAL - BUBBLES SIGN OF A CHEMICAL CHANGE