Physical Science
If someone pulls on each end of a rope with equal force, what happens?
The rope won't move due to equal force on each end
How does mimicry and camouflage affect an organism?
It can help them to survive in their environment
What causes Earth to have different seasons?
Earth's axis being tilted
What causes the tides of the water on Earth?
The gravity of the Moon
Why does the Sun appear brighter to us on Earth, even though it isn't the biggest star?
It is the closest star to us
will a solid dissolving into a liquid dissolve faster or slower in hot water
faster
What is the difference between instinctual and learned traits?
Instinctual behaviors do not need to be taught, they are born knowing this. Learned behaviors are something an organism must learn to survive.
What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere if it is Spring in the Southern Hemisphere?
Fall
Where is Earth located in the Milky Way Galaxy?
In one of the arms
What are the three types of galaxy shapes
Irregular, elliptical, spiral
Why does a puck slide further on ice than pavement?
Their is less friction on ice
Why are organisms sometimes alike and different from their parents?
They inherit traits from both parents, and their can be variations of traits.
What time of day will a shadow be its longest. Its shortest?
Longest- beginning and end of day
Shortest- noon
Why does the sun appear brighter to us than stars that are bigger?
The Sun is the closest star to us
Define these two types of traits:
A bird flying
A deer's tail raising when it senses a predator near by
bird flying- learned
Tail raising- Inherited
How can we determine physical properties?
Our senses: taste, touch, hear, see, smell
What affects an acquired trait?
Its environment. Examples: Location, weather, other organisms.
How long does it take for Earth to revolve around the Sun?
365.25 days
What is a star constellation can we see here in Spring Hill year round?
Big Dipper, Little Dipper, etc.
If there is ice in a cup, and it melts, will it or will it not have the same amount of mass?
It WILL have the same amount. The amount of matter is conserved when it changes form!
Why does a basketball not bounce to the same height every time?
Every time it bounces, it transfers energy. EX: to the ground, to sound energy etc.
Can a woodpecker change the traits of a tree?
No, the woodpecker does not change the tree's shape, size, or other properties
What two things affect gravity?
Mass and distance
What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?
Meteor- rock entering Earth's atmosphere
Meteorite- When a meteor hits Earth's surface
During what moon phase could a solar eclipse take place?
New moon