Earth Science
Life Science
Physical Science
GA Regions/Rivers
Mixed
100

Moving dirt, sand, or rocks by wind, water, or some other type of force

erosion

100

What is another name for a caterpillar? 

larva

100

A push and a pull are called....

forces

100

Which river is located on the west side of Georgia? 

Chattahoochee

100

What was the name of the journey that the Cherokee Indians had to take when they left Georgia and went to Indian territory? 

Trail of Tears

200

You see a crack in the sidewalk. What might have caused this change? 

Roots from a tree. 

200

The Monarch caterpillar lays eggs on which type of plant? 

The Monarch caterpillar can not lay eggs, only the Monarch butterfly. 

200

When two objects rub together or causes objects to slow down and stop. 

friction

200

Which river is located on the east coast of Georgia? 

Savannah

200

What is a hot ball of gas called?  Remember they can be different colors.  The yellow and red are cooler.  The blue and white are hotter. 

Stars

300

The moon goes through 8 different phases.  About how often does the moon go through its lunar cycle? 

About every 28 days. 

300

Another name for a pupa for a butterfly would be a.....

Chrysalis

300

If you are trying to skate on grass, what force makes it harder to move? 

friction

300

This region is located in central (middle) Georgia.  Landforms located here are hills.  Atlanta our state capital is also located in this region. 

Piedmont

300

What is the closest star to Earth? 

Our sun

400

Why does the sun appear to be the largest star in the sky? 

It is the closest star to our planet (Earth). 

400

What do butterflies like to eat? 

nectar

400

Why would a car be in danger of sliding on an icy road? 

The amount of friction is less, because the ice on the road makes the highway more slippery. 

400

This region is located in the Northeast part of Georgia and has the highest mountains. 

Blue Ridge Mountains

400

Is the sun the largest star in the universe? 

No, there are other stars that are larger than the sun. 

500

What season of the year has longer days? What season of the year has shorter days? 

Longer days for summer and shorter days for winter. 

500

What is the name of the plant the Monarch butterfly lays eggs? 

Milkweed plant
500

What kind of surface creates more friction? 

A rough or bumpy surface. 

500

This region is located in between Appalachian Platea and Blue Ridge Mountains.  The land is good for farming and has valleys and ridges. 

Valley and Ridge

500
When Mary Musgrove ran a trading post she was able to trade with the Cherokee Indians and the English settlers.  What is another word for trading with others? 

Barter