Fossils
Where would we find the youngest fossils?
We would find the youngest fossils shallower in the ground.
What part of the plant makes food for the plant?
Leaves make food for the plant.
What is an inherited trait?
An inherited trait means to receive characteristics from your parents or grandparents.
What is an acquired trait?
An acquired trait is a trait that is obtained by one's own actions, like getting a scar or learning to ride a bike.
What is a fire blanket?
A fire blanket is a material that you can throw onto a fire in order to put it out. They are mainly used in kitchens, but firemen can also use them to put out car fires, too!
Where would we find the oldest fossils?
We would find the oldest fossils deeper in the ground.
What is the process called when plants make food?
The process is called photosynthesis.
Name 2 inherited traits of a lion.
Type of cat
Color
Size
Hairy
What kind of trait would it be if I found a leaf on the ground that was half-eaten by a caterpillar?
The trait would be an acquired trait because the plant did not inherit bite marks from a caterpillar.
What does a triple beam balance measure and what is the label that goes with it?
A TBB measures the mass of an object in grams.
If fish fossils were found in a desert, what would that tell you about that area long ago?
It would tell us that long ago the area was covered with water.
What kinds of roots do desert plants have AND why are their roots like that?
A desert plant's roots are shallow because it wants to soak up the rain as fast as it can.
Name 3 inherited traits of a cactus.
Spikes
Holds water well
Shallow roots
Green
Short or tall
Which of the following would be acquired traits of a parrot?
A. white feathers and a beak
B. responding when I talk to it and recognizing colors
C. sharp claws and being able to fly
B. responding when I talk to it and recognizing colors
What part of the atom is used to create electricity?
The part of the atom that is used to create electricity is the electron.
Are fossils a common thing to find or are fossils rare to find?
Fossils are rare to find because they are not found everywhere.
What is the purpose of a plant having brightly colored flowers?
The purpose of a plant having brightly colored flowers is so that it attracts animals and insects to it in order for it to be pollinated.
A student observed an orange tree and noticed that it had long branches, large oranges, and small leaves. They also noticed that some of the oranges had been eaten by wild animals.
Which of these traits would not have come from the parent plant?
The oranges that had been eaten by wild animals.
How did Mr. Scott acquire a chipped tooth?
Mr. Scott acquired his chipped tooth when he was watching a movie and eating popcorn in college.
What is the moon phase the comes right before a full moon?
The moon phase that comes right before a full moon is the waxing gibbous.
Which of these is an example of a body fossil?
A. shark tooth
B. a bird's nest
C. a wooly mammoth footprint
D. Mr. Scott's empty Dr. Pepper bottle
A shark tooth is an example of a body fossil because it came from the body of a shark.
Why would a desert cactus die in the rainforest?
A desert cactus would die in the rainforest because it would take in too much water, more water than it can hold.
Mr. Scott grows roses in his backyard so he can give his wife flowers every time he has made her angry (which happens a lot!).
Name 3 inherited traits that his roses would pass on to its offspring.
Good smelling
Sharp thorns
Beautiful colors
Roots
Leaves
Stem
How did Mr. Scott acquire a scar on his forearm?
Mr. Scott acquired a scar on his forearm when he cut himself with the knives he was using to cut branches.
1. Name the type of rock that most fossils are found in.
2. Name the type of natural resource that some fossils turn into.
1. Sedimentary rock
2. Nonrenewable resources, like coal or oil