Planets
Name the inner planets
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Name the 3 states of matter
solid, liquid, gas
What is an adaptation?
A trait that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment.
True or False...A circuit has to be closed to transmit electricity.
True
True or False: Magnets have an east and west pole
FALSE: They have a north and south
What separates the inner and outer planets?
The Asteroid Belt
What needs to happen in order for water to boil?
Heat must be added OR it must reach boiling point
True or False...a habitat is an area or environment where a plant or animal lives.
True
Where does the energy come from in the water cycle?
the SUN
True or False: The larger magnet is ALWAYS stronger than a smaller magnet
False
The gases surrounding a planet are called the ____________________.
atmosphere
What is the PROCESS called of ice turning to liquid water? (Hint: it's a verb)
Melting (can also accept "warming")
What part of a plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
The roots
What kind of energy does the sun produce?
A. Kinetic Energy
B. Potential Energy
c. Light Energy
D. Sound Energy
c. Light Energy
What is a magnet?
Anything with a magnetic field (or force)
What are the biggest differences between inner and outer planets?
The inner planets are smaller, have shorter orbits and are mostly made of rock and metal. The outer planets are large, have longer orbits and are most made of gas.
Which state of matter has no definite shape?
Gas
What behavioral adaptation helps black bears survive the winter?
Hibernation
What is the definition of a force?
A force is a PUSH or PULL upon an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object.
What does it mean to repel?
to push apart
What are the names of the planets in our solar system in order starting at the sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Define "matter"
Something that takes up space.
What is the difference between a consumer and a producer?
A producer is an organism that creates its own food or energy. A consumer is an organism that gets its energy by eating plants or animals.
What are the steps in the water cycle?
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, and Accumulation (Collection).
Which 2 poles attract: Choose two answers!
A. North and South
B. North and North
C. South and South
D. South and North
A AND D