What is the definition of Energy?
The ability to move and change
What are the 3 types of rocks
Sedimenetary Metamorphic Igneos
You find an object and place it in a bowl. It does not take the shape of the bowl, because it had its own shape. The object is a:
solid
What is the definition of Science
the study of the natural world through investigation
What is biology
the study of earth and its nature
Why is Energy important?
We would die without Energy.
If I hit a rock with another rock. Which rock will get scratched?
The harder rock
Water, ice, and water vapor all have different temperatures. What is the order from coldest to hottest?
Ice, water, water vapor
What is the definition of investigation
a careful study to find answers (experiment, model, or observation)
What is the process when plants or animals make offspring (new life)?
Reproduction
Is Energy matter?
No
What type of rock is formed by heat and pressure changing an existing rock?
metamorphic rock
Scientists can tell what state of matter an object is in by looking at the speed of its particles. When particles are moving very fast and very far apart, the state of matter is:
gas
What is the dependent variable?
the one that you measure
What is it called when a seed breaks its coat and starts to grow into a new plant?
Germination
What are the 5 main Energy types?
Sound,Mechanical,Thermal,Light, and Eletrical Energy
Minerals and rocks are not exactly the same. How are minerals and rocks related to each other?
Rocks are made up of one or more minerals.
Students are investigating how water changes states as it is heated. They record their results in the table. What change happens when the water reaches 100 degrees Celcius?
Liquid water becomes a gas
What is an independent variable
the thing you change in your experiment
What type of plant reproduces without flowers (using spores, cones, or sprouts)?
Non-flowering plant
When the wind hits a wind turbine what Energy does it have FIRST?
Mechanical
Oil, which can be found in Florida, is used in many different products. For example, beach umbrellas, hand lotions, and even clothing are all made from oil. If you use a product made from oil, what type of resource are you using
Non-renewable
Ms. Boyle’s class found a rock that is shiny, smooth and black. These traits that describe the matter are known as:
Physical Properties
What is the definition of variable
something that you change
What describes how seeds move away from the parent plant (by wind, water, or animals)?
Seed dispersal