Stars
The Sun is the biggest star in our galaxy.
True or False?
False
What are the 4 cardinal directions?
North, South, East, West
Which of these are NOT objects in the night sky?
A. Asteroids
B. Planets
C. Droids
D. Stars
C. Droids
When rust forms on metal....is this a PHYSICAL change or a CHEMICAL change?
Chemical change
What are the 4 spheres of Earth?
Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Geosphere, Atmosphere
The Sun is the biggest star in our solar system.
True or False?
True
At what time of day are shadows the SHORTEST?
Noon (12pm)
Our galaxy is one of the largest galaxies in the universe. What is our galaxy called?
Hint: It shares a name with a candy bar
Milky Way
When a rock is broken down over time due to it's exposure to wind or water, this destructive force is called____________.
Erosion
Name the 3 major categories of freshwater
Glaciers, groundwater, surface water
The Sun is a star.
True or False?
True
The sun rises from which direction?
East
Which is the reason for why different parts of the world experience day and night at different times?
A. Earth's rotation
B. Earth's revolution
B. Earth's revolution
What is 1 reason why models are not always perfect?
Human error, difficult to scale, hard to replicate a natural phenomenon, constraints (materials, budget, etc)
Name 2 non-renewable energy resources
Coal, natural gas, oil
Why does the Sun appear to be the brightest star to us?
It is the closest star
At what two times can you expect shadows to be the longest during the day?
Early morning, early evening
What causes seasons?
Earth's rotation on its axis
Which of these is NOT a part of the Engineering Design Process?
A. Define the problem
B. Identify criteria and constraints
C. Brainstorm possible solutions
D. Buy materials for the project
D. Buy materials for the project
Which 2 spheres of Earth are made up of layers?
Atmosphere and geosphere
Why can we only see certain constellations at certain times throughout the year?
Earth's position and revolution around the Sun
Carlos goes outside and marks his shadow's length and direction. How long will Carlos have to wait for his shadow to be in the exact same position?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 36 hours
D. 48 hours
B. 24 hours
Earth’s motion around the Sun; Earth takes one year, or 365 days, to make a single ___
A. Rotation
B. 360
C. Revolution
D. Resolution
C. Revolution
Which of these do plants NOT need to grow?
A. Sunlight
B. Soil
C. Water
D. Air
B. Soil
Kevin is making cookies. He mixed 20 grams of butter and 5 grams of sugar and microwaved the mixture.
How many grams should the mixture weigh now?
A. 20 grams
B. 25 grams
C. 15 grams
D. 30 grams
B. 25 grams