Igloos
Eclipse
Earth
Measurements
Odds and Ends
100

What are igloo blocks made out of?

Snow

100

What is a shadow?

made when something blocks light

100

Water covers how much of the surface of the earth? ~ 50% 75% 85%

75%

100

How would you measure a stamp on an envelope ~ inches, feet, yards

inches

100

What is it the keeps objects on earth from floating into outer space?

gravity

200

Why are the entries/doors of igloos low to the ground?

To keep warm air inside (rises)

200

Which month did the recent eclipse happen in? ~ March, April, or May

April

200

What is the outermost layer of the earth called (that is on the outside?)

Crust

200

How would you measure the height of a horse? ~ inches, feet, yards

feet

200

The inside layers of the earth are so hot that the metals are in what state of matter?

liquid

300

Why is the sleeping area of an igloo toward the top?

Heat rises

300

What 3 things in space are involved in a solar eclipse?

sun, moon, earth

300

How thick is the outer most layer of the earth?

6 miles

300

What is used to measure how hot water is?

Thermometer

300

About how tall is a plastic water bottle? ~ 4 inches, 8 inches, 12 inches

8 inches

400

Why are most igloos circular/dome shaped?

Good use of space and wind resistant

400

When was the last solar eclipse the United States? ~ 1918, 1991, 2017

2017

400

What are the two most inner layers called?  ~       Inner ______ and Outer ________ (same word)

Core

400

What does a balance scale measure?

weight of something

400

What is a dichotomous key?

Uses yes or no questions to help identify what something is/is called?

500

How/why is snow such a good insulator?

Pockets of air trap warmth, prevent cold from penetrating the igloo

500

What is the "path of totality" when we talk about a solar eclipse?

The part that has complete darkness during the eclipse

500

What are the two middle layers called?  ~            Lower ______ and Upper _______ (same word in both blanks)

Mantle

500

What would you use to measure liquid in an experiment? ~ scale, hour glass, teaspoon

teaspoon

500

What 3 things can tree rings tell us about the tree?

age, drought/wet years, branches, fire/damage

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