Digestive roller-coaster
Digestion starts in the _______________
Mouth
Meat is a good source of _____
Protein
What is the process called when a solid changes to a liquid?
Melting
How many days does it take for the Moon to go through all its phases?
29 or about 29
If a ball does not grow or move on its own, what characteristic does this indicate about it?
Non-living
What is the process of moving food through the esophagus called?
Peristalsis
What mineral helps build strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a fixed volume?
Liquid
How often does a Full Moon occur?
Once a month
If a tree grows taller each year, which characteristic of living things does this show?
Growth
What substance in saliva helps break down food?
Digestive juices
What process do plants use to make their own food?
What happens during condensation?
Gas loses energy and becomes a liquid
What phase comes after a Waxing Crescent?
First Quarter
When a baby bird hatches from an egg, what characteristic of living things does this represent?
Reproduction
Where does most digestion happen?
Small intestine
What nutrient gives us energy to play and work?
Carbohydrate
What state of matter does a candle become when it melts?
Liquid
What phase would the Moon be in during a total lunar eclipse?
Full Moon
When you notice a pet dog getting excited when you come home, what characteristic is it displaying?
Response
What is the job of the large intestine in digestion?
To absorb water and remaining nutrients
Which food group is high in fiber and helps with digestion?
Fruits and vegetables
Which state of matter does frost form from on a cold morning?
Gas
What phase of the Moon would be best for stargazing with minimal moonlight?
New Moon
What term describes how living things can react to changes in their environment, like a plant bending toward sunlight?
Sensitivity