Give an example of an electric conductor
Any object made of metal
Rain, hail, sleet, and snow are all examples of what?
Precipitation
The silvery Javan gibbon is a monkey that lives in a tropical forest. Which adaptation would help it survive in its ecosystem?
A) Thick fur to stay warm in very cold winters in the tropical forest
B) Long arms with grasping fingers to hang and swing from branches
C) White fur to blend into leafy treetops
D) White fur to blend in during snowy winters
B. Long arms with grasping fingers
What type of matter has tightly packed particles that are in a definite shape?
A solid
What is it called when wind or rain causes small pieces of rock to break off?
Weathering
What is needed for a complete circuit?
energy source, wire, something to show that energy has flowed (buzzer, light bulb)
How long does the Earth's rotation take?
24 hours
What type of organism eats another organism?
What can you use to separate iron and sand?
What is it called when sediments are carried by wind or water?
Erosion
When an object at the bottom of a swimming pool seems closer than it is, what is that called?
Refraction
What happens when the sun heats the ocean?
Evaporation
What does an omnivore eat?
Plants and meat
Give an example of a physical change.
Popsicles
What is a long time weather pattern called?
Climate
Name something that uses electrical energy and produces thermal energy.
toaster, hair dryer
Which planet is known for its rings?
Saturn
What type of organism uses the sun's energy to make its own food?
A producer
At what temperature does water boil?
100 degrees Celsius
What tool would I use to find the mass of an object?
A balance scale
Name five forms of energy.
Mechanical energy
Electrical energy
Light energy
Thermal energy
Sound energy
What are two differences between the inner and outer planets?
solid/gas, closer/further, smaller, bigger
Rocks, water, and soil are biotic factors of an ecosystem. True or False
False
What is a mixture that can only be separated by evaporation?
Solution
How are deltas formed?
River water flows into the ocean and drops off sediments.