Q2 Science NC Check-In Review

Front

What can be concluded if a cyclist travels farther in the first half of their ride than in the second half?

Back

The cyclist rode faster during the first half of the ride.

Front

What process causes a plant to lose water on a hot sunny day?

Back

Transpiration.

Front

What is the primary reason surface water in a lake heats up during summer?

Back

Radiation from the sun.

Front

How does the mass of torn pieces of paper compare to the mass of the original sheet?

Back

The total mass of the pieces is the same as the mass of the whole sheet.

Front

Why are metal pots preferred for cooking?

Back

Metal is an excellent conductor of heat.

Front

What is transpiration in plants?

Back

The process by which water is absorbed by plant roots and then evaporated from the leaves.

Front

Define radiation in the context of heat transfer.

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is the law of conservation of mass?

Back

Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction; it remains constant.

Front

What factors affect the rate of transpiration in plants?

Back

Temperature, humidity, wind speed, and light intensity.

Front

Explain why metals are good conductors of heat.

Back

Metals have free electrons that can move easily, allowing heat to transfer quickly.