Light and Sight
What has to enter your eyes in order for you to see an object?
Light
What happens to particles when something gets warmer?
They move faster
What is a natural hazard?
A natural event that can harm people, property, or the environment
What are living things made of?
Cells
What is evidence?
Information or data used to support an answer or claim
When light bounces off a surface, this is called what?
Reflection
Thermal energy usually moves from a warmer object to a ______ object.
Cooler
What type of earthquake is most likely to cause a tsunami?
A strong, shallow, underwater earthquake
What do muscles and bones work together to help the body do?
Move
What is a model used for in science?
To show or explain how something works
Why might two people see the same object differently?
They may be viewing it from different angles, with different light paths, or through different materials
What is the purpose of insulation in a cup or container?
To slow down thermal energy transfer
Why do communities use maps of past hazards?
To identify patterns and predict/prepare for future risk
What do blood vessels do for the body?
Carry blood and materials around the body
What is a pattern in data?
Something that repeats or shows a trend
What happens when light passes through a transparent material?
Most light passes through, so you can see through it
What is precipitation?
Water that falls from clouds, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail
Name one way engineers reduce tsunami damage.
Seawalls, breakwaters, evacuation routes, warning systems, natural barriers, etc.
How does the body fill the gap at an injury site?
Old cells grow and split to make new cells
What does “structure and function” mean?
The way something is shaped or built helps it do its job
Explain why a one-way mirror can look like a mirror on one side but a window on the other
It depends on the amount of light on each side; the brighter side sees reflection, while the darker side can see through
Why does a lot of rain, snow, or hail fall in some storms but not others?
Different air masses, temperature, moisture, and weather conditions affect what forms and how much falls
Why is one warning system not enough during a natural hazard?
Different people may need different types of warnings, and one system could fail
Why do cells need food or nutrients?
To get materials/energy needed to grow and make more cells
In a CER response, what do the C, E, and R stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning