Earth and Astronomy 2
Biology 2
Matter 2
Magnetism
Electricity 2
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The picture below shows the formation of a delta, in which eroded sediments are carried by a river and dropped off to a new area to form a new landform. The dropping off of sediments to a new area is the process called...
Deposition
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Identify the organisms below that would be a considered an autotroph. An autotroph means it's an organism that can feed itself or make its own food.
A. Panda Bear
B. Lion
C. Oak Tree
D. Fungi
E. Kentucky bluegrass
F. Earthworm
Oak Tree and Kentucky bluegrass
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Name the state of matter where the molecules slide past one another and tumble over each other.
Liquid
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Which object in the picture is considered the temporary magnet?
The Nail
Accepted answer: Each paperclip can acts as a temporary magnet as well to the paperclips below it because they are being magnetized by the nail.
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Name three things needed to create a circuit.
Load (light bulb, fan, motor etc.), wires, and a power source (battery, wall socket, control panel)
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Explain whether trees are renewable or nonrenewable resources.
Renewable due to the fact that they produce seeds and can be replanted in a short amount of time.
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In the food chain below, identify the third level consumer.
The snake
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Dontae measured the mass of a cup of water and found it be 240 grams. He decided to freeze it overnight and measure the mass of it in the morning. The next morning he measured cup of water which became frozen ice overnight. What would be the mass of the frozen cup of water?
Challenge question (Extra points can be given to the team that can explain this answer)
240 grams
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When current is running through an electromagnet it causes magnetic objects to be attracted to it. What does the current create in an electromagnet?
A magnetic field
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In the picture below, a penny is being used to complete the circuit to make the light bulb light up. This penny supports an electric current, which would make it this.
A Conductor
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Which of these clean forms of energy, is heat that comes from the earth?
A. Geothermal Energy
B. Solar Energy
C. Hydroelectric Energy
D. Biomass Energy
E. Wind Energy
F. Tidal Energy
Geothermal Energy
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What physical (structural) adaptation does this organism have that works like a fan to help it stay cool in a desert and dry environment.
Its large ears
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Juanita has a cup of liquid water but wants the water inside the cup to turn into a gas. This is a two part question, explain whether the molecules need to gain energy or lose energy in order to turn into a gas. Also, explain what Juanita needs to add to the water in order for it to turn into a gas.
The molecules need to gain energy in order to turn into a gas and Juanita needs to add heat to the water.
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Which picture shows a temporary magnet?
A.
B.
C.
D. 
Picture D
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How many power sources are in the circuit diagram below?
Two
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This fossil fuel is the most widely consumed around the world and is refined to power cars, trucks, ships, and airplanes.
Oil
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In the winter certain birds travel distances to find food sources and escape the freezing temperatures. This is a behavioral adaptation known as...
Migration
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The picture below shows graduated cylinders. Graduated cylinders are used to measure what property of liquid matter?
Volume
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Which statement would best describe magnetism?
A. a form of energy
B. a force
C. an electric current
D. a type of metal
E. a state of matter
A force
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In which circuit is the switch closed?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
Picture C
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An approximate revolution of earth around the sun is 365 days and 1/4 of a day. The 1/4 of a day is used to help calculate our leap year every four years. Using this information, how many days are in a complete revolution in our leap years.
366 days
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Identify the invertebrates from the choices below.
A. Lizard
B. Lobster
C. Fly
D. Fish
E. Turtle
Lobster and Fly
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The definition of mass
Definition 1: The amount of matter in an object
Definition 2: The amount of stuff or material inside an object.
Definition 3: The amount of (atoms and molecules) an object contains.
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Which metals below would attract to a magnet?
A. gold
B. silver
C. brass
D. iron
E. copper
F. nickel
G. cobalt
Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt
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Which of these is an example of static electricity?
A. Current running through a wire
B. A switch turning a circuit on and off
C. An unintended pathway in a circuit
D. An electric shock from touching a doorknob
D. An electric shock from touching a doorknob.