Living Things
Where do animals and plants get what they need to live?
From their environment
Who helps create safe places for animals to live?
A curator (designs animal habitats)
What do we call the usual weather in a place over a long time?
Climate
What happens if a plant gets too much water?
It gets flooded so it may die or not grow well
What is it called when rocks and dirt move quickly down a hill?
Landslide
What can happen if a living thing doesn’t get what it needs?
It may die or not survive
Which job studies long-term weather patterns?
Climatologists
Name all the factors that affects climate
Water, height, mountains
How does dark-colored land affect heat from the Sun?
It absorbs more heat
What happens during an earthquake?
The ground shakes
Name two things plants need to live
Water, sunlight, air, etc...
Which job builds things like bridges and buildings?
Engineer
What information do you look at to compare cities’ climates?
Temperature and precipitation
How does light-colored land affect heat?
The land absorbs less heat
What is a tornado?
A spinning column of air from cloud to ground
Why do living things sometimes compete with each other?
They need the same resources
Which job studies water underground?
Scientists (groundwater scientist)
When comparing two cities, what can you look for in the data?
Pattern
What do scientists write after looking at results from data?
Patterns or observations
Name one way people can get ready for disasters
Emergency plan / supply kit / learn hazards
Name two things animals need to survive
Food, water, air, shelter, etc...
Which job focuses on helping animals in zoos?
Curator
If two places are far from water, what kind of temperature changes might they have?
Bigger temperature changes (hot summers, cold winters)
If two plants grow differently, what should scientists do next?
Compare results / look for patterns
How are buildings affected by earthquakes? What can we do to build buildings that can withstand a natural hazard?
Earthquakes shake buildings horizontally, causing them to crack, twist, or collapse. We can build buildings more flexible enough to sway, using strong materials like steel, strengthening foundations, and using smart designs like triangles and shock absorbers to keep people safe.