Ecuador Wildlife
This ecosystem is known as the "lungs of the Earth."
Amazon Rainforest
What force pushes a rocket upward?
Thrust
What is melted rock underground called?
Magma
This animal moves very slowly.
Sloth
These islands near Ecuador are famous for giant tortoises.
Galápagos Islands
What gas built up inside the rocket canister?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What is melted rock above ground called?
Lava
This colorful bird has a large beak.
Toucan
What helps animals survive in different habitats?
Adaptations
Why did the rocket launch?
Gas pressure built up and escaped.
What causes a volcano to erupt?
Pressure from magma and gases.
What do rockets, lava lamps, and volcanoes all demonstrate?
Pressure, gases, movement, and science reactions.
Name one predator that lives in Ecuador's rainforest.
Jaguar, Eagle, Anaconda, etc
What happened when oil and water were mixed in the lava lamp experiment?
They separated because they have different densities.
What type of volcano has broad, gently sloping sides?
Shield Volcano
What ecosystem contains the greatest variety of living things?
Rainforest
Why is biodiversity important?
It keeps ecosystems healthy and balanced.
What tablet created bubbles in the lava lamp?
Alka-Seltzer
How are volcanic eruptions and rocket launches similar?
Both involve pressure forcing material outward.
A volcano erupts near a rainforest habitat. Name two effects this could have on wildlife.
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