2nd Grade Science
True or False?
The moon gets its light from the sun.
True
Why are there 50 stars on the United States flag?
There are 50 states that make up USA.
What force makes the needle of a compass point north?
Magnetism
What are some ways to keep the virus from spreading?
Social distancing, washing hands for 20 seconds, wearing masks...
In a food chain, plants get their energy from the ____.
Sun
Which one of the following is NOT a mammal?
rabbit
snake
beaver
snake
A snake is a reptile.
Name two of the oceans on Earth.
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Name 3 states of matter and give an example of each.
Solid, Liquid, and Gas
solid = chair, ice cube, bottle, phone
liquid = water, rain, liquid soap
gas = air, helium, nitrogen, carbon dioxide
Name four states, not including Texas.
Any of the states, except Texas.
Minnesota, California, New York, Florida, etc...
To rot and break down the remains of plants and animals into smaller parts is called ______.
Decompose
True or False?
A spider is an insect.
False
The equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. True or False?
True. The equator splits the Earth in the middle (horizontally) which is what creates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
What is the force that causes objects to fall to the ground and keeps people from floating?
Gravity
Something that is bought or sold that consumers need or want.
Goods
Natural Resources are made by humans. True or False?
False.
True or False?
Plants give off carbon dioxide that humans need.
False. Plants give off oxygen.
What did Native Americans build out of tule to float on the rivers and lakes around here?
canoe
What direction will a plant always grow?
Toward the sun.
A person or company that grows, makes, or supplies goods.
Earth is the ___ planet from the Sun.
3rd
What planet in our solar system is closest to the sun?
Mercury
Who won the 2020 presidential election?
Joe Biden
What does a meteorologist study?
meteors, oceans, weather
the weather
Economy
The sun is a _____.
Star