Living Things
What are three ways dolphins communicate? (Unit 1A)
Communication, play, teamwork
Do Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett believe there is intelligent life in the universe? (Unit 4A)
Yes, they believe life exists elsewhere.
What are the five parts of the Index to making a global city? (Unit 5A)
Business, people, media, entertainment, politics
What is a Life Cycle? (Unit 6A)
death --> break down --> nutrients to the soil --> energy to plants --> repeat
In "The Trip of a Lifetime" where were Gregg and Brooks Allen traveling to and from? (Unit 2A)
To Argentina from Alaska.
What kind of people are able to become smoke jumpers? (Unit 9B)
certain height and weight, between 120-200 pounds, capable of surviving in the wilderness
What are some reasons for moving to Mars? (Unit 4B)
1. Learn about things
2. develop science
3. In case Earth is uninhabitable
Why did Japanese people move to Brazil in 1908? (Unit 5B)
To work on coffee plantations
What is the "Citizen Science Project?" (Unit 6B)
People can take photos of insects/birds/animals and upload them to the internet for people to monitor and identify
What is volcano surfing? (Unit 2B)
Surfing down the sand of an active volcano.
Was the T-Rex a powerful predator? Why? (Unit 7A)
Possibly not, couldn't run fast, too large, small arms, not a strong hunter
What are some reasons for not going to Mars? (Unit 4B)
1. Too expensive
2. It takes too long to get there
3. Life would be extremely difficult (+ health reasons)
What is reverse migration? (Unit 5B)
When immigrants decide to move back to their home countries.
What kind of stories did the Brothers Grimm write? Who primarily read these stories? (Unit 8A)
They wrote folktales for adults.
What is the origin of bungee jumping? (Unit 2B)
Land diving-- when a man ties tree vines around his ankles and jumps headfirst. This is done as a test of bravery in Vanuatu.
What are chromatophores? (Unit 1B)
Special cells on an octopus's skin that are filled with yellow, brown, and red pigment.
What city do you think will be more developed in the future and why? Use the global cities index (Unit 5A)
(opinion)
What does a Dienocherius look like? Give 6 characteristics. (Unit 7B)
Looks like an ostrich, 11 meters long, weighed 6,000 kilograms, no teeth, had a horses head, long tail
What is the best music for exercising (how many BPM)? (Unit 3A)
Quick and steady music with 120-140 beats per minute (BPM)
Can stroke patients that cannot say their names, addresses, and other things sing? Why? (Unit 3B)
Yes, they can. Nobody knows exactly.
What are the three reasons why an octopus is a master of disguise? (Unit 1B)
1. When the muscles move, the cells become larger and produce colorful spots and other patterns.
2. It's skin has texture.
3. The octopus can change its shape.
What are the three reasons scientist think there might be life elsewhere in the universe? (Unit 4A)
1. Our universe is too old for there not to be other life
2. Size, its too big
3. Powerful telescopes
What are the hardest parts of being a meteorite hunter? Despite these difficulties, why do people continue to do this job? (Unit 9A)
-travel a lot
-robbed and almost killed-
-some countries it's illegal
worth it because
-valuable pieces
Is there a connection between music and language? What are the two examples and what are the results? (Unit 3B)
The connection is that instruments can improve a person's hearing and speech. The results show that music improves memory, listening, concentration, and overall language abilities.
What is the story of "The Seven Ravens" what is the lesson/moral of the story? (Unit 8B)
A father wished his sons turned into Ravens. They turned into Ravens and their life was long and difficult. The moral is to think carefully about what you say.