SOL Investigation 1
Which part of the seed provides protection for the seed?
seed coat
If you give a seed ________, it is likely to start growing.
water
True or False: a pet crayfish can be released into any environment.
Which is NOT a source of freshwater?
lakes, oceans, or rivers
oceans
_______________ is the measure of how hot matter is
temperature
Which part of the seed is the baby plant?
embryo
A carrot is an example of what kind of root?
taproot
If an animal must live in an aquatic environment which would be the best habitat?
a forest, a rice paddy, a desert
rice paddy
A student poured 28 mL of water into a cup. What is the mass of the water in the cup?
28g
What tool measures temperature?
thermometer
Which part of the seed is stored food for the baby plant?
cotyledon
What is the main function of the flower?
produce seeds
When you observe a crayfish eating, hiding under shelter, or fighting you are observing its ____________.
behaviors
A water strider can "walk on water". Why?
water has surface tension
Temperature is measured using _____________.
Color, shape, and texture are all examples of ___________.
properties
List three needs a plant must get from its environment.
water, soil, sunlight, or nutrients
Which is something a cat might inherit from its parents?
a torn ear, a missing tooth, or the color of its fur
the color of its fur
Name an object that absorbs water?
Your teacher will let you know if they agree with your answer.
Why does the liquid in a thermometer rise on a warm day?
water expands as it heats, so it takes up more space
Which three are living things?
rock, tree, seed, sand, or a fox
tree, seed, a fox
The stage in a plant's life cycle when the seed begins to grow is called_____________.
germination
A feature that is important for an animal's survival in their environment is an ________________.
adaptation
Name 1 way we can conserve water.
What does water do as it freezes?
it expands