Human Body
How do your eyes help you stay safe?
They help you see danger and react quickly. They also help you find food.
What form of energy makes things warm?
heat / thermal energy
Why do artic foxes turn while in the winter?
to blend in with the snow
What do you need to power a light bulb in a simple circuit?
a battery
What is the largest body of water?
ocean
What organ pumps blood through your body?
What kind of energy do moving objects have?
kinetic
Why do some animals have sharp teeth while others have flat teeth?
because they eat different kinds of food
What happens if there is a break in a circuit?
electricity stops flowing and the appliance / bulb turns off
What is a small body of water with land on 3 sides?
a bay
Different body parts work together to form a _______________.
System
What is the ability to make things move or make changes?
energy
What do we call a body part or behavior that helps an animal survive?
an adaptation
What do we call the path that electricity flows through?
a circuit
Fill in the blank:
bay : gulf
cape : __________
peninsula
What body part connects your muscles to your bones?
tendon
What power source powers a solar oven?
the sun
Name 3 reasons sloths are good at surviving
1 - they learn from their mothers
2- stay in trees most of their lives
3- strong hand muscles
4- sharp claws
closed because the lights wouldn't be on if the circuit was open
What do we call a narrow strip of land with sea on either side?
isthmus
Which body system helps you move your arms and legs?
the muscular system
What form of energy does a ball at the top of a ramp have?
potential
How does the climate of a sloth's environment help it survive?
the warm temperatures allow the microbes in the sloths stomach to digest their food
Why doesn't a light turn on in a closed circuit with plastic wires?
because plastic is an insulator and doesn't allow electricity to flow
What is the difference between a canal and a strait?
canal is a man-made waterway, often designed for navigation or irrigation, while a strait is a naturally formed narrow waterway connecting two larger bodies of water