Earth Science
Name the planets in the correct order.
M, V, E, Mars, J, S, U, N
True or False: The mass of an object is the same everywhere in the universe, but its weight can change.
What is true?
The control center of a cell is....
The nucleus
What was Mrs. Walden's maiden name?
Ms. Willis
The breaking down of rock into smaller pieces. What is this term and give an example of how this can happen.
What is weathering? Water, wind, ice moving, etc.
The types of energy that follow this acronym: MELTS
Mechanical, electrical, light, thermal, sound
Name 3 organelles in a cell and some of their functions.
Mito - powerhouse
Nucleus - control center
Lysosomes - clean
What is Mrs. Walden's least favorite sport to watch on TV?
NBA
Name and describe three specific elements to an ecosytem (check your packet)
Consumer/producer/carnivore, etc.
If something is soluble, what does that mean? Give an example.
It can dissolve in certain fluids. EXL sugar or salt.
What is the difference between structure and function?
Structure: the body part
Function: what it does
Difference between rotation and revolution?
rotation - 1 day
revolution - 1 year
Which is Mrs. Walden's FAVORITE European country?
Switzerland
Describe 2 different types of rocks
Igneous, metamorphic, and Sedi
Name 3 forms of renewable energy and 1 form on non-renewable energy.
RENEWABLE: easily replenished....moving water, wind, sun
NON: Coal, natural gas, petroleum, etc.
Walk us through a food web, to the best of your understanding. Starting with a plant.
Planet ---> Bug ---> Mouse ---> Snake ---> Bird ---> Larger animal or human.
Describe the layers of the inside of the Earth and in addition, provide information about how tectonic plates move around.
Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core, convection currents!
If not Kansas, what state would Mrs. Walden live in?
MN
Walk us through the entire water cycle, starting with the sun.
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What are the three states of matter? Please describe them using the following terms: melting, evaporation, freezing, condensing AND their relative densities.
S, L, G
Walk us through photosynthesis and why it is so important
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar. (NATGEO).
Name at least 5 different systems of the human body and provide some detail, example, or description of each.
Circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, digestive, muscular, respiratory, endocrine, skeletal, reproductive, etc.
What is Mrs. Walden's favorite dessert?
Brownies and Ice Cream <3