Computer Science
Forces
Earth Systems/Climate
Miscellaneous
PGMS trivia
100
A full set of instructions a computer can follow.
code
100
name 2 external forces
gravity, friction, applied force, elastic (spring) force
100
patterns of temperature, precipitation, over a long period of time
climate
100
Make a food chain with 4 factors that includes a fish.
ex: sunlight--> plants--> fish--> pelican
ex: algae--> aquatic insect --> fish --> heron
ex: aquatic plant --> worm--> fish --> bear
100
What is Mrs. Sommerfeld's first name?
Jennifer
200
A clear list of steps to follow in the right order.
sequence
200
the ability of a material to stretch or squish and then go back to its original shape
elasticity
200
How are Earth’s systems connected?
they affect each other
ex: rain falls on land, plants grow and give oxygen, animals drink from rivers, etc.
200
Name the 4 inner planets
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
200
Name the 4 Vice Principals at PGMS this year.
Mrs. Basarba, Mrs. Downing, Mr. Hall, Mrs. Albrecht
300
Hiding the complex details and only showing the important parts to make things easier to understand or use
abstraction
300
magnetism and gravity
non contact forces
300
chlorofluorocarbons, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide
greenhouse gases
300
What is one word you can use to describe the relationship between bears and wolves
predator, prey, competition, carnivores...
300
How many teachers teach gym at PGMS?
Davi, Kiland, Hallett, Williams-- 4
400
what is a loop?
400
Give 2 examples of how you used your forces today.
friction- i slid in my socks, applied force- i pulled open my locker,...
400
Name the 3 "spheres" mentioned in class
BONUS if you can explain them
atmosphere (surrounds the earth/air), lithosphere (land), hydrosphere (water)
400
Name 2 space technologies and what they are used for.
probes, rovers, satellites, space stations, manned and unmanned spacecraft, computer modelling, telescopes...
400
Name the 2 school secretaries
Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Cameron
500
Describe the difference between input and output
Input is information or commands that go into a computer. (Pressing keys on a keyboard, Clicking a mouse) Output is the result the computer gives back after processing the input. (Words or pictures on a screen, printing pages)
500
Give an example of Newton's 3rd law
jumping off a diving board, letting go of a blown up balloon, rocket launch...
500
explain how volcanic eruption might have contributed to a big climate event
When a volcano erupts, it blasts ash, gas, and dust high into the sky. One of the gases is called sulfur dioxide. This gas forms a kind of cloud in the upper atmosphere that blocks some of the Sun’s heat from reaching Earth.
🌍 What happens next?
Less sunlight reaches the ground, This makes the air cooler than normal, It can lead to lower temperatures all over the world for months or even years
500
Name one advantage and one disadvantage of solar energy.
renewable, won't run out, doesn't need to be processed, can be used in remote places
weather dependent, evolving technology
500
What is the science lab room number?
Room 10