4th Grade Science Flashcard Bowl Qualifying Round

Front

What is the primary external feature that protects a turtle from predators?

Back

Its shell.

Front

What can be inferred about the relationship between speed and energy based on the movement of water?

Back

As an object’s speed increases, its energy increases.

Front

What type of energy is produced when riding a bicycle?

Back

Energy of motion.

Front

What is one solution to protect buildings from tsunami damage?

Back

Plant more mangrove trees along the shore for protection.

Front

What can be concluded about the climate change in an area where ferns and cacti fossils are found in different rock layers?

Back

First the climate was very dry, then it became much wetter.

Front

What is the definition of energy?

Back

The ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is the role of mangrove trees in coastal protection?

Back

They help reduce the impact of waves and prevent erosion.

Front

How does the speed of an object relate to its kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed.

Front

What are fossils and what do they tell us about past environments?

Back

Fossils are preserved remains of organisms that provide evidence of past life and environmental conditions.

Front

What is the significance of the Mississippi River in terms of energy and movement?

Back

The river's fast-moving water demonstrates the relationship between speed and energy.