Scientific Practices
What does CER stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
How long ago did the universe begin?
13.8 billion years ago
True or False: Radio waves have the highest energy
False: Radio waves have the lowest energy
What is the birthplace of a star?
Stella Nebula
How often does a leap year happen?
Every 4 years
What is a claim?
A statement that answers the question.
The farther the galaxies are from Earth, the (faster or slower) they are traveling away from Earth?
True or False: Visible light is the only part of the EM spectrum that human vision can perceive.
True
What is called when a star dies?
Supernova
What is the date of Flag Day?
June 14th
What does evidence do?
Supports the claim
What were the first 2 elements formed after the Big Bang?
Hydrogen & Helium
True or False: Gamma rays can cause and cure cancer.
True
90% of the stars in the universe are what kind of star?
A.Main Sequence
B.Giant
C.Supergiant
D.Dwarf
A. Main Sequence
True or False: There are 25 letters in the alphabet
False
What is the sentence starter for a hypothesis?
If....Then...Because...
If a galaxy is moving toward us, what is it called?
Blue Shift
What kind of waves are used in wireless communication like cellphones and wifi?
Microwaves
True or False: The hottest stars in the universe are red.
False: The hottest stars in the universe are blue
Which animal cannot jump? An elephant or a rhinoceros?
How do scientists find answers to questions they have? What's the method?
The Scientific Method
What is the leftover energy from the Big Bang called?
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMBR)
Telescopes
What do stars do as they are getting older?
Expand and cool
What is the only letter that doesn't appear in any US State name?
Q