Matter & Its Properties (Physical Science)
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, Liquid and gas
Which form of energy travels in a straight line and allows us to see?
light
Coal, oil and natural gas are considered non-renewable resources, why?
Because once they are used up, they cannot be used again.
How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
1 Year=365 days
What is an organism that makes its own food called?
Producer
Which property allows a metal spoon to feel hot after sitting in soup?
Conductivity
A soccer ball kicked across a field will eventually stop due to what force?
Friction.
Which agent of erosion creates V-shaped valleys?
water, rivers
What causes day and night?
The rotation of the Earth on its axis.
What do the arrows in a food web represent?
The flow of energy
What is the process of a solid turning into a liquid?
Melting
What energy transformation occurs when you turn on a toaster?
Electrical to Thermal (and Light).
How are U-shaped valleys formed?
Glaciers
What type of shadow is formed when the sun is directly overhead at noon
Give an example of a learned behavior in animals.
A bird building a nest, a dog sitting on command, or a bear hunting.
If you mix sand and water, can you separate them? How?
Yes, through filtration or screening.
What type of circuit allows electricity to flow in a continuous path?
What is the definition of "weathering"?
The breaking down of rocks.
What causes the seasons on Earth?
The tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun.
What is the difference between an inherited trait and a learned behavior?
Inherited traits are passed from parents (genes); learned behaviors are acquired through experience
What is the definition of density in relation to water?
Whether an object sinks (more dense) or floats (less dense) in water.
What causes an object to stop or slow down?
Friction
What process forms sedimentary rock?
W, E, D, C,C
What are the four main stages of the water cycle?
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Runoff/Collection.
How do cactus spines represent an adaptation?
They protect the plant from being eaten and reduce water loss.