Igloos
What are igloo blocks made out of?
Snow
What is a shadow?
made when something blocks light
Water covers how much of the surface of the earth? ~ 50% 75% 85%
75%
How would you measure a stamp on an envelope ~ inches, feet, yards
inches
What is it the keeps objects on earth from floating into outer space?
gravity
Why are the entries/doors of igloos low to the ground?
To keep warm air inside (rises)
Which month did the recent eclipse happen in? ~ March, April, or May
April
What is the outermost layer of the earth called (that is on the outside?)
Crust
How would you measure the height of a horse? ~ inches, feet, yards
feet
The inside layers of the earth are so hot that the metals are in what state of matter?
liquid
Why is the sleeping area of an igloo toward the top?
Heat rises
What 3 things in space are involved in a solar eclipse?
sun, moon, earth
How thick is the outer most layer of the earth?
6 miles
What is used to measure how hot water is?
Thermometer
About how tall is a plastic water bottle? ~ 4 inches, 8 inches, 12 inches
8 inches
Why are most igloos circular/dome shaped?
Good use of space and wind resistant
When was the last solar eclipse the United States? ~ 1918, 1991, 2017
2017
What are the two most inner layers called? ~ Inner ______ and Outer ________ (same word)
Core
What does a balance scale measure?
weight of something
What is a dichotomous key?
Uses yes or no questions to help identify what something is/is called?
How/why is snow such a good insulator?
Pockets of air trap warmth, prevent cold from penetrating the igloo
What is the "path of totality" when we talk about a solar eclipse?
The part that has complete darkness during the eclipse
What are the two middle layers called? ~ Lower ______ and Upper _______ (same word in both blanks)
Mantle
What would you use to measure liquid in an experiment? ~ scale, hour glass, teaspoon
teaspoon
What 3 things can tree rings tell us about the tree?
age, drought/wet years, branches, fire/damage