Earth Materials
What is something made by nature like wood or water called?
A natural resource is something made by nature, like wood or water.
Which plants need lots of rain: cactus or water lilies?
Water lilies need lots of rain to grow.
What part of the plant takes in water from the soil?
Roots are the part of the plant that takes in water from the soil.
What kind of weather is most common in Texas: snowstorms or thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms are more common than snowstorms in Texas.
Is juice a solid or a liquid?
Juice is a liquid because it can flow and take the shape of its container.
What can we do with trash so it doesn’t hurt the Earth?
We can help the Earth by recycling or throwing trash away properly.
Why do camels live in deserts and not in the rainforest?
Camels live in deserts because they are adapted to dry environments with little water.
How do stems help plants?
Stems help plants by holding them up and carrying water to the leaves.
What should you do if there is a tornado warning?
If there is a tornado warning, you should go to a safe place away from windows.
What happens to ice when it gets hot?
When ice gets hot, it melts and turns into water.
What is something people make, like plastic or glass, called?
Plastic or glass is called a manmade resource because people make it.
How do some plants move their seeds to new places?
Some plants move their seeds using wind, water, or animals.
What body part helps a bird breathe and fly?
Birds use lungs to breathe and wings to fly.
What kind of weather brings a lot of snow and strong wind?
A blizzard brings a lot of snow and strong wind.
What happens when you push a ball hard versus gently?
When you push a ball hard, it moves faster than when you push it gently.
How can planting trees help the Earth?
Planting trees helps the Earth by cleaning the air and giving animals places to live.
What are three ways plants can get pollinated?
Plants can be pollinated by animals, wind, or water.
What do animals do when they are hungry or thirsty?
Animals use their bodies or actions to find food and water when they are hungry or thirsty.
Why do we need weather forecasts?
We need weather forecasts to help us prepare for different kinds of weather, including storms.
What might happen to clay when you press or squish it?
Clay can change its shape when you press or squish it.
What are some things we can recycle instead of throwing away?
We can recycle paper, plastic, metal, and glass instead of throwing them away.
What’s an animal that looks very different as a baby than it does as an adult?
A butterfly or frog is an animal that looks very different as a baby than it does as an adult.
Why do some animals live in groups, like bees or wolves?
Some animals live in groups to help each other get food and stay safe.
What kind of severe weather can cause flooding?
Heavy rainstorms can cause flooding if too much water builds up.
What happens to water when it freezes?
When water freezes, it turns into a solid called ice.