Ocean Science
How much of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?
around 70%
What is an adaptation?
An adaptation is a special feature that helps an animal survive in its environment.
What process do plants use to make their own food?
photosynthesis.
What is a habitat?
Answer: A habitat is the place where an organism lives
What is the name of our galaxy?
The Milky Way
What causes the ocean to be salty?
The ocean's salt comes from minerals dissolving in the water.
What is a food chain?
A food chain shows how energy and nutrients move from one living thing to another in an ecosystem
What are the main parts of a plant?
The main parts of a plant are roots, stem, leaves, flowers, and fruit.
What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?
A food chain shows one path of energy flow in an ecosystem, while a food web shows many interconnected food chains
How many planets are in our solar system?
8
What is the deepest part of the ocean?
The Mariana Trench.
Why do some birds migrate?
Some birds migrate to find food or better weather for raising their young.
What does a plant need to do photosynthesis?
Plants require sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to perform photosynthesis.
What is a producer?
A producer is an organism that makes its own food using energy from the sun (like plants).
What is the name of the only planet known to have a red giant storm?
Jupiter.
What causes ocean waves?
The wind.
What are the stages of a butterfly's life cycle?
Egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.
What is the role of a seed in a plant's life cycle?
A seed contains a tiny, undeveloped plant and the food it needs to start growing.
What is a consumer?
A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for food
What planet is known as the "red planet?"
Mars
What percentage of the ocean have we explored?
A very small percentage, less than 10%
Name three examples of mammals.
Dogs, cats, humans, elephants, whales, bats (any three are acceptable).
How do plants reproduce?
Plants can reproduce through seeds, which are contained within fruits. Some plants can also reproduce by splitting (vegetative reproduction).
What is the role of a decomposer?
Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil
What is the name of the Earth's natural satellite
moon