Triple Jeopardy! Name the only type of matter whose solid state is less dense than its liquid solid (hint: solid state can float on its liquid state)
Water
100
Which force allows a marble to sink to the bottom of a glass of water? A. Fricition B. Magnetism C. Gravity D. Electricity
C. Gravity
100
Which unit of measurement describes an objects length? A. Meters B. Grams C. Degrees D. Liters
A. Meters
200
Name two ways that seeds are dispersed or spread around
Blown by the wind, water, or carried by animals
200
Which characteristic best helps a fox to find food? A. Hearing B. thick fur C. Long teeth D. Sense of smell
D. Sense of smell
200
What statement best describes the molecules in gas? A. They are stinky B. they move quickly and are spread out C. They have no definite shape
B. the molecules move quickly and are widely spread out
200
According to Newton's first law of motion why does a ball fall to the ground when you let go of it?
Earth Gravity
200
Which of your five senses would you use to describe something's texture?
Touch
300
Name two things from the environment that plants need to survive
Sun and water
300
Name three organisms who are at the top of their food chain, without any predators
Answers may vary: Humans, Owls, Foxes, Lions
300
Which form of energy changes boiling water from a liquid to a gas? A. Light B. Heat C. Sound D. Electrical
B. Heat
300
Give an example of Newton's first law:
An object that is at rest will stay at rest unless an external force acts upon it And an object that is in motion will not change its speed of motion unless an external force acts upon it.
Answers may vary
300
What form of energy is produced when a bell rings? A. Friction B. Electrical C. Sound D. Light
C. Sound
400
What part of the plant does photosynthesis occur in?
In the plant's leaves
400
Double Jeopardy 2x the points: Name two ways that turtles protect themselves from predators
Hides in its shell and the colors on its shell allows it to blend in with its environment
400
Condensation describes the process in which water turns from ______ state of matter to ______ state of matter.
From gas state of matter to liquid state of matter
400
Sir Isaac Newton was inspired to write his three laws of force/motion by this object
Apple
400
How does daylight change in New York State from summer to fall? A. It decreases B. It increases C. It stays the same
A. It decreases
500
Describe two functions of plant roots
Holds the plant in the ground and gathering water/nutrition for the plant
500
Name an organism that is both a predator and prey.
Answers may vary: fish, birds, insects, snakes
500
When you crumple a piece of matter like paper, what property has changed? A. Mass B. State C. Shape D. Color
C. Shape
500
When an unbalanced force acts on an object...A. The object moves B. the object remains at rest C. Nothing happens
A. The object moves
500
Name two animals that are omnivores (eat plants and animals)