Physics
What force pulls objects towards Earth?
Gravity
What is it called when a solid turns into a liquid?
Melting
Why do some animals hibernate during winter?
To store energy when food is scarce
Which extreme weather event is a spinning column of air that touches the ground?
Tornado
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
Name a renewable source of energy
Solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower
Name one state of matter
Solid, liquid, gas
Why do plants need sunlight to survive?
It provides energy through photosynthesis
What causes a tsunami?
A large underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo Da Vinci
Which form of energy is produced by rubbing your hands together?
Heat energy
What is an irreversible change?
When something can't be changed back to its original form
Why do some desert plants have thick, waxy leaves?
To store water and reduce water loss
Which natural disaster is caused by magma reaching Earth’s surface?
Volcanic eruption
Which ocean is the largest on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
What effect does friction have on a moving object?
It slows it down
Give an example of a reversable change
Many answers
Name a physical condition that affects the growth of living things
salinity, nutrient availability, temperature and water availability
What causes earthquakes?
Movement of tectonic plates
What is the national flower of Australia?
Wattle
Name a type of simple machine
Pulley, lever, gears, wheel and axle, inclined plane
Name the process that changes a liquid to a gas
Evaporation
What is an adaptation?
A special feature or behaviour that helps an organism survive
What is the name of Earth's outer layer?
Crust
What is the square root of 196?
14