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A skydiver waiting to jump out of an airplane is an example of which energy- kinetic or potential?
Potential energy.
Biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere.
What are renewable resources?
Resources that can continue to exist/replenish themselves over time even as they are used.
The Earth rotates how many times in one day?
What is photosynthesis?
The process by which plants use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.
Bascially, how plants make their food!
What is the first step of the engineering design process?
Define the problem.
What does the biosphere consist of?
All living things.
True or false- Oil is a renewable resource.
False.
Seasons are caused by three factors. What are they?
The tilt of Earth's axis
Earth's rotation
Earth's orbit around the Sun
What three things do plants take in for photosynthesis?
Sunlight, water, carbon dioxide.
Name at least two steps in the engineering design process.
1. Define the problem
2. Conduct research
3. Brainstorm
4. Plan idea
5. Build prototype
6. Test prototype
7. Make improvements
What does the geosphere consist of?
Earth itself- rocks, minerals and landforms.
True or false- humans are renewable resources.
False!
When the moon is more than half visible and continuing on that trend, the moon is in what phase?
Waxing gibbous
What part of the plant sucks up water?
The roots.
True or false- You will always only go through the engineering design process one time.
False. You may need to go through steps several times.
What does the atmosphere consist of?
Gases- where weather happens.
True.
A solar eclipse happens when the ____ passes between the ____ and the _____.
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.
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Kinetic energy is the energy of...
Motion.
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What is the process called when a butterfly transforms into a caterpillar?
Metamorphosis
What does the hydrosphere consist of?
Water.
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True or false- Potential energy is stored energy in an object.
True.
The Moon _____ around the ______ and Earth revolves around the _____ .
The Moon revolves around Earth and Earth revolves around the Sun.
Which part of a plant takes in carbon dioxide?
The leaves.