Biology
What is the process plants use to make food called?
Photosynthesis
What is the name of the planet closest to the Sun?
Mercury
What are the three main states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas.
What is the name of the red-nosed reindeer in Christmas stories?
Rudolph
Who is Mrs Backus' favourite artist?
Taylor Swift
What is the name for animals that eat only plants?
Herbivores
What are the units used to measure the strength of forces?
Newtons (N)
What is a mixture?
A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.
What does Santa leave in stockings for children who have been naughty?
Coal
What month did Mrs Backus get married in?
September
What does a food chain always start with?
A producer (like a plant)
What causes a solar eclipse?
When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun’s light.
What happens to the particles in a liquid when it turns into a gas?
The particles gain energy, move faster, and spread apart to fill the space as a gas.
What gifts did the wise men bring to baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Mrs Backus broke her pinky playing which sport?
Basketball
What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?
Biotic factors are living, and abiotic factors are non-living
What is the difference between mass and weight?
Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on it.
What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?
Solution: A homogeneous mixture where the solute is completely dissolved in the solvent.
Suspension: A heterogeneous mixture where particles do not dissolve and may settle over time.
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Max
What TV show is Mrs Backus re-watching right now?
What are the levels of classification for living things?
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
If Earth were not tilted on its axis, what would happen to the seasons?
Earth would not have seasons because the angle of sunlight would remain the same all year.
How can you separate a mixture of sand and salt? Describe the steps.
Add water to dissolve the salt, filter the mixture to separate the sand, and evaporate the water to recover the salt.
In which country did the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree originate?
Germany
What are the names of Mrs Backus' cats?
Ivy & Lily