Properties of Matter
What is the term for a substance's ability to dissolve in water?
SOLUBILITY
What happens to an object's position when you push it?
The object moves in the direction of the push.
How long does it take for Earth to rotate once on its axis?
What is approximately 24 hours?
What are fossil fuels made from?
decomposed plants and animals
What is a biotic factor?
A living organism in an environment
How does the density of an object affect its ability to float in water?
More dense objects sink, while less dense objects float.
What is the effect of pulling on an object?
The object moves closer to the person pulling it.
What causes day and night?
The rotation of the Earth on its axis.
Name one type of fossil fuel.
coal, oil, or natural gas
What is an abiotic factor?
A non-living component of an ecosystem?
What are three physical states of matter?
Solid, Liquid, Gas
If you drop a ball, what force acts on it?
What is gravity?
Describe how the Sun appears to move across the sky.
The Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west due to Earth's rotation.
How are fossil fuels and sedimentary rocks connected?
Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of organisms that are buried and compressed over time.
How do living organisms interact with their environment?
They depend on both biotic and abiotic factors for survival.
Describe the difference between an insulator and a conductor of thermal energy.
An insulator does not allow heat to pass through easily, while a conductor allows heat to flow through it.
How can you test the effect of force on an object?
By measuring how far the object moves when pushed or pulled with different amounts of force.
What causes the seasons to change?
The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.
What is one way fossil fuels are used today?
To produce energy
Give an example of living things in a healthy ecosystem.
plants, animals, or bacteria
What are the 4 types of materials attracted to a magnet?
Name a way you can demonstrate motion using a swing.
By pushing the swing to make it move back and forth.
M, V, E, M, J, S, U, N
Explain how sedimentary rocks are formed.
Sedimentary rocks are formed from layers of sediment that are compacted and cemented together over time.
Describe how an organism might adapt to its environment.
Migrate, Adapt, or Die. Develop features like thick fur for cold climates