Source 1 - Weather
Which city is hotter in July, Phoenix or Seattle?
Phoenix
According to the source, what is one trait a baby wolf is born with?
Strong legs, Thick Fur, Sharp Teeth
What is a fossil?
Fossils are the remains or traces of plants and animals that lived a long time ago.
What did the students do in the experiment?
The students pushed a toy truck 5 times.
What type of material do magnets stick to?
Metal
Does Seattle or Phoenix get more rain each year?
Seattle
What is one thing a young wolf learns by living in a pack?
Hunt, Follow the leader, Stay Safe
What does it mean if a fish fossil is found on dry land?
There used to be an ocean there.
In which trials did the truck stay still?
1, 2, 5
What happens if you put the North pole and the North pole of a magnet together?
They will repel.
What is the weather like in Seattle during winter? (your answer should have 3 descriptions)
It is cold, cloudy, and rainy.
How does living in a group help wolves survive?
Hunting or Protection
How can fossils help scientists learn about past environments?
They can help because they show the kind of organisms that used to live there.
When the truck stayed still, what does that tell us about the forces?
The forces are balanced.
What happens if you put the North pole and the South pole of a magnet together?
They will attract.
Why might Seattle have more plants and trees than Phoenix?
Seattle might have more plants and trees because there is more rain in Seattle and it is not as hot as Phoenix.
Why are both inherited and acquired traits important for a wolf’s survival?
Inherited traits, such as thick fur, help wolves survive in the cold. Acquired traits, such as following the leader, helps wolves stay in a group.
Why do scientists make inferences when they study fossils?
So they can discover the type of environment that was there in the past.
What does it mean when the truck moved to the left or right?
The forces were unbalanced.
What effect does the number of magnets have on how many washer are picked up?
The more magnets used, the more washers are picked up.
How might the weather affect what clothes people wear in each city?
In Phoenix, people will wear shorts and tank tops. In Seattle, people will have to wear jackets or rain coats.
What would happen if a wolf did not learn how to work with the pack?
It would likely die because ...
If you found a fossil of a cactus plant in a cold place, what could that tell you about the environment in the past?
It used to be a desert.
If the students wanted the truck to move to the left every time, what should they change about their pushes? Your answer must include the word FORCE
They should put more force on the right side.
Which two magnets are the strongest? How do you know?
Magnet 2 and 4 are the strongest. 4 because it has the most tacks, and 2 because it has the same number of tacks as 3, but is further away.