Moon Phases/Earth, Moon and Sun
How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the sun? (hint: A year)
365 Days
What is the hardest mineral known to man and is a 10 on the MOH's hardness scale?
What types of materials are magnetic?
Metals containing iron, cobalt, or nickel.
What type of food should you eat to get fiber, vitamin C, and help you regulate your digestive system?
Fruits
A change in an organism (physical or behavior) that helps it to survive.
An Adaptation
How long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth?
A month (about 27-29 days)
What is it called when a mineral breaks off in sheets or breaks in a certain way?
cleavage
What are 2 benefits of eating proteins?
Proteins give you iron, help to rebuild muscles, and keep you fuller longer.
The living and nonliving things that reside in a certain area.
Ecosystem
Which moon phase happens when the moon, Earth, and then the sun are aligned? (Hint: there is no light reflected)
New Moon
A house was built on a beach 100 feet from the ocean. Years later, the house was only 70 feet from the ocean. What caused the change?
Weathering and Erosion
Electricity is caused by the movement of what?
Electrons
What are the advantages to eating carbohydrates?
They give you energy and fiber.
What do geese do when the weather gets colder?
Migrate (move to a warmer area/climate)
The Earth rotates on its axis and when it is facing the sun it is daytime. When it is facing away from the sun it is night.
Metamorphic Rock
When something is positively charged comes in contact with something that is negatively charged what happens?
The materials are attracted to each other.
What does flexability mean?
Being able to stretch or bend without breaking.
Which action should Dave take to prevent the soil from eroding in his backyard?
Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth as it orbits the sun. When the tilt is towards the sun, it is summer, away from the sun it is winter.
Why might a fish fossil be found at the top of a mountain?
That mountain was once under water.
Why would a person wear dark-colored clothing on colder days?
Because dark colored clothing obsorbes heat and light and can warm up quickly.
Name all 5 food groups.
1.) Proteins- meats
2.) Carbohydrates- breads and grains
3.) Fruits
4.) Vegetables
5.) Dairy
Why are brown grasshoppers better able to survive in a burned out forest than green grasshoppers?
The brown grasshoppers will camouflage better than the green ones.