Light/Sound
Does light travel in a straight line?
Yes
What is the process called when plants make their own food?
photosynthesis
What is the name of the central star in our solar system?
the sun
-qualitative
-quantitative
quantitative
The process from which liquid water on Earth's surface changes into a gas as a result of the Sun's energy?
-evaporation
-condensation
-precipitation
evaporation
a prism
Animals without a backbone are called.....
invertebrates
When does summer occur?
when the Earth is tilted toward the Sun
What tool would you use to measure wind speed?
anemometer
What is an example of precipitation?
rain, snow, sleet, hail
Why does a straw appear bent when it is placed in a glass of water?
--reflection
--refraction
--absorption
refraction
Is a pine tree a flowering or non-flowering plant?
non-flowering
How long does it one rotation of the Earth on its axis take?
24 hours
Kathleen is observing the weather. She saw dark clouds and noticed it was beginning to rain. She said, "There is going to be a thunderstorm!" Did Kathleen make a prediction or an inference?
prediction
What type of clouds are layers spread over a large area and often found in the lower sky?
-cumulus
-stratus
-cirrus
stratus
What do we call a material that allows some of the light to pass through it?
opaque
When a baby bird is taught to fly, is that an inherited or acquired trait?
acquired trait
No (it reflects light from the sun back to the Earth)
Kathleen is observing the weather. She saw dark clouds and noticed it was beginning to rain. She said, "I bet they are going to cancel soccer practice." Did Kathleen make an inference or an observation?
inference
Where do hurricanes develop?
over warm waters
What color does a red apple reflect?
red light
What is it called when animals go to another location during different seasons to find food and comfortable temperature? (ex: birds flying south)
migration
What causes the ocean tides?
the moon's gravitational pull
Sam is visiting the aquarium with his class. They are looking at the otters swim. Sam says, "The otters are fast swimmers with dark brown, shiny fur." Did Sam make an observation or an inference?
observation
What instrument is used to measure precipitation?
rain gauge