Nurse Log Unit
What is the main function of a plant's leaves?
to produce food
When water vapor cools down and forms water droplets on a surface, this process is known as
condensation
Which planet is known for its prominent rings made of ice particles and debris?
Saturn
Animals use mimicry to
to protect themselves from predators
Which material does not allow electricity to pass through it?
plastic
In a food chain, what do we call the animals that eat plants?
herbivore
When water gets heated, the water does this
evaporate
Why doesn't a solar eclipse happen every month during a new moon?
The moon's orbit is tilted, causing the shadow to miss Earth
What do we call a push or pull on an object?
force *
When a plant's roots grow into the cracks of a rock, the cracks widen and eventually split the rock. What is this known as?
weathering
If all the plants in a food web died, what would likely happen to the herbivores?
They would likely starve.
What are the 3 main parts of the water cycle?
condensation, precipitation, evaporation
What is the name for a massive, spinning celestial body that produces its own light and heat?
star
The energy of moving particles is called heat energy or
thermal energy
What happens when heat is added to ice?
it turns into a liquid
A system needs ___ to cycle matter and break down dead and decaying organic matter
a decomposer
These microorganisms can make water unhealthy to drink
bacteria and/or microorganisms
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What type of energy does a moving car have?
What is a scientific model?
What do plants need to survive?
water, air (carbon dioxide), and sunlight
What is the largest reservoir of freshwater on Earth?
glaciers and ice caps
365 days
When you rub a balloon against your hair, it sticks to your hair. This is an example of
static electricity
Which body system helps you move around?
the muscular system