Parts of an Atom
What part of the atom has a positive charge?
Protons
What is the main cause of most earthquakes?
Movement of tectonic plates
What kind of pollution comes from burning fossil fuels?
Air Pollution
What is an adaptation?
A change that helps an organism survive
How long does it take the moon to go through all its phases?
29-30 days
What part of the atom has a negative charge?
Electron
What causes most tsunamis?
What kind of pollution happens when we dump trash or chemicals into rivers?
Water Pollution
What do we call the process of living things changing over time?
Evolution
Why do we see different shapes of the moon from Earth?
Because sunlight hits the moon from different angles
What part of the atom has no charge?
Neutron
What part of a hurricane has calm weather?
The Eye
What is one common cause of land pollution?
Littering or dumping trash on the ground
What does “survival of the fittest” mean?
The best-adapted organisms survive and reproduce
What do we call it when the moon looks completely full?
Full Moon
What is the center of the atom called?
Why do volcanic eruptions make the air dirty or dark?
Ash and gases are released into the air
Name one way people can help reduce pollution.
Recycling, walking, planting trees, etc.
A bird’s beak shape matches its food source. What kind of adaptation is that?
Behavioral or structural adaptation
During which phase can a solar eclipse happen?
(Hint: Or when it looks completely dark?)
New Moon
Which two particles are found in the nucleus?
Protons and Neutrons
What is a funnel-shaped cloud that spins very fast and touches the ground?
Tornado
What gas from cars and factories causes air pollution?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
How does natural selection cause evolution over time?
Traits that help survival are passed to offspring
When the moon is getting bigger, it’s called what?
Waxing