Earth Science
Life Science
Physical Science
Science Smarties
Take a Risk
100
A weather tool that measures air pressure.
Barometer
100
Which body system is responsible for controlling all other body systems?
Nervous System
100
A soccer ball was moving quickly across the pavement but began to slow down once it reached the grass. What force acted upon the ball?
Friction
100
A consumer that only eats producers is called a ______________.
Herbivore
100
An aquatic biome where freshwater and saltwater meet?
An estuary
200
Claire noticed the barometer rising. What type of weather can be expected?
High pressure, clear skies
200
According to the food chain, the maple leaf should be classified as which part?
Producer
200
8 ounces of vinegar is mixed with 12 ounces of water in a container weighing 10 ounces. What is the mass?
30 ounces
200
What part of the water cycle requires the most energy from the sun?
Evaporation or Transpiration
200
Liz took a walk on the beach. She saw sand, water, a crab, and seashells. What biotic organism did Liz see on the beach?
A crab
300
During the daytime, hot air over the land rises and cooler air from over the water moves in to take its place. This is called what?
Sea Breeze
300
Gary has dimples, loves baseball, and is good at math. Which trait did Gary inherit?
Dimples
300
Carl increased the friction on the hot wheel track. How will this affect the motion of the cars?
They will move slower
300
Preston has a scar on his knee from falling off his skateboard. A scar is an example of a(n) ______________.
Acquired Trait
300
According to the diagram, what part of the water cycle is shown in #2?
Condensation
400
What effect does the Gulf Stream have on North Carolina weather?
Warm ocean waters cause temperatures to be more mild; warmer in winter, cooler in summer
400
Name 3 functions of the skeletal system.
It provides structure for the body, creates blood cells, and protection to the body.
400
According to the graph, what happened to the object between 0-6 seconds?
Moving forward at a constant speed
400
Melting butter in a pan on the stove is the best example of what type of change?
Physical Change
400
True or False: You can increase the friction experienced by an object by making the surface smoother.
False
500
If a warm front is moving into the area what sort of weather could you predict?
Long, drizzle rain; warmer temperatures
500
How are the respiratory system and the digestive system similar?
They both remove waste (food waste & carbon dioxide)
500
Why do most metal pans have a handle made of wood or rubber?
Because wood and rubber are insulators so they won’t let your hand get burned.
500
What is the organizational structure of multicellular organisms?
cells -> tissues -> organs -> organ system -> organism
500
What are the five main parts of the digestive system?
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine