Light & Matter
If an object __________ light, it means light passes through the object.
transmit
Clouds are made up of......
dust, pollen, ice crystals, and water droplets
Why does the mass of a closed cup system not change over time?
Because nothing can get in our out of the system.
What is a tsunami?
A ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
What are the main organs of the Skeletal system
bones such as leg and arm bones, ribs
if an object ___________ light, it means light bounces off the object.
reflects
What does it take to make a big storm?
Cold temperatures up high, warm temperatures down low, and high humidity
How is a fancy cup different than our regular cup?
The fancy cup was double-walled and the regular cup was single-walled.
Where do most tsunamis happen?
Around the ring of fire which surrounds the Pacific Ocean.
What are the main organs of the muscular system?
muscles in legs, arm, heart
When light travels through the lens of our eye what happens to it?
The light is focused to a point on our retina
Why does the air curve in opposite directions?
Why does the air curve in opposite directions?
The water droplets that form on the outside of a cup of ice water are there because of a process called
condensation
Do all earthquakes cause tsunamis.
No
What are the main organs of the circulatory system?
heart, blood vessels
How do we see objects?
Light bounces off the objects and travels to our eyes.
Air flows ___________ from the equator and __________ the poles.
away, towards
Particles of a hot liquid move faster because
they have more kinetic energy than particles of a colder liquid.
What type of earthquakes typically cause tsunamis?
Strong, shallow, earthquakes which happen under water.
What are the main organs of the respiratory system?
lungs
If an object ___________ light, it means light bounces off the object.
reflects
The ________ __________ is caused by the spin of the Earth.
Coriolis effect
The double-walled cups were better at keeping things cold or hot because
The space between the 2 walls keeps the kinetic energy from being transferred so fast.
What are solutions for protecting communities from tsunami waves?
Seawalls, recurved walls, and mangrove forests.
what are the main organs of the Nervous system?
brain, spinal cord, nerves