Space A
The sun is our closest _________.
Star
In which direction does the sun rise and set?
___________ are small animals eaten by predators.
Prey
Producers make their own ___________.
food
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Observe
The Earth spins on its _________ at about 23.5o
axis
How long does it take for the Earth to go around the Sun?
approximately 365 days
What do we call an animal that eats both meat and plants?
an omnivore
What is released from plants during photosynthesis.
Oxygen
What are the three steps that Mr. Veach has taught us to take when we feel annoyed or get picked on?
1. Ignore them
2. Walk away
3. Tell the teacher
What is located between Mars and Jupiter?
The asteroid belt
What are constellations?
They are groups of stars that look like different shapes and figures in the night sky.
What are two jobs of the digestive system.
1. Break down food into smaller pieces
2. Help cells get energy from food
3. Eliminate waste
What three things are needed for photosynthesis to occur?
Water, Carbon Dioxide and Sunlight
How many years has Mr. Veach been teaching?
13 years
Venus, because of its thick atmosphere trapping in the heat.
Why is the moon so bumpy from being hit with meteors?
Because it has no atmosphere to protect it.
Which part of the digestive system connects the mouth to the stomach?
the Esophagus
In this food chain, which organism is the secondary consumer?
Bush -> Caterpillar -> Robin -> OwlRobin
How long ago did dinosaurs go extinct? (Within 10 million years)
65 million years ago
What are two differences between the inner and outer planets in our solar system?
Inner planets are smaller than outer planets.
Outer planets are colder
Outer planets have rings
Inner planets are solid, outer planets are gas giants.
What is the difference between and Meteor, Meteoroid and a Meteorite?
Meteoroid is a space rock
Meteor is a space rock in our atmosphere (burining)
Meteorite is a space rock that has hit the ground.
Why are decomposers important for an ecosystem?
They break down dead organic matter and return it's nutrients back into the soil for producers to use.
What is the difference between the small and large intestine, and which one does our food go through first?
The small int. is longer and is the first for food to go through, it also absorbs the energy.
The large int. is fatter and is where water is absorbed from our food.
Name 3 countries that Mr. Veach has lived in.
Hong Kong, Canada and USA