Science in Everyday life
Why do birds fly south in winter?
They migrate to find food and warm climates.
What is a circuit?
a closed loop of electric current
What is a lever?
A simple machine consisting of a lever and fulcrum
What is the maximum number of electrons in the first energy level?
2
Where did girl guides start?
England
Why do we see the moon during the day?
Its bright enough to be seen and I'm the correct orbit
Why do Circuit breakers trip?
Usually caused by overloading a circuit
What is physics?
A branch of science that studies matter, energy, space, time, and their interactions
What is the pH level of a natural substance?
7
Who started Girl Guides?
Lady Baden-Powell
What causes dew? (you should know this if you have been to camp...)
Condensation forms water droplets on surfaces (like tents) on calm clear nights.
what is the positive end of a battery called?
What are forces measured in?
Newtons
What gas is produced when metal reacts with an acid?
Hydrogen
What are Nancy and Darlene's Guider names?
Tamarack and Kraken
Why is the sky blue?
It is due to Rayleigh scattering, where air molecules scatter shorter blue light waves more than longer red ones.
What does Ohms Law state?
Current is proportional to voltage.
How does friction work?
By resisting movement, creating heat, and converting kinetic energy into thermal energy.
what temperature do diamonds catch on fire?
850-900 degrees Celsius
Who designed the 1987 Girl Guides Uniform?
Alfred Sung
How fast does light travel?
What does DC stand for?
Direct current
Define terminal velocity:
the maximum constant speed a falling object reaches when the upward force of drag (air resistance) equals the downward force of gravity
A lack of a strong oxidizer
What was the original Girl Guides promise?
I promise on my honor, to do my best
To do my duty to God the King (or Queen) and my country
To help other people everyday
And to accept the Guiding Law