Science - Phenomenon

Science - Phenomena 

What is phenomenon?  Yes, it is hard to say the word and difficult to spell, but what is phenomenon? Or shall we say phenomena?

Multiple Choice

What is a phenomena?

• A phenomena is something we can observe that can be explained by science.

• A phenomena is something you order from an Italian restaurant.

• A phenomena can not be explained.

• A phenomena is the same as a menomena as sung by the muppets.

Multiple Choice

Water sliders - an insect that can walk on water can be explained by.....

• The water insect has little tiny water skis on his feet.

• The water insect has super powers unknown to man.

• Water insects can walk on water because the water molecules form a skin called water cohesion.

• Water sliders walk on water because they do not know how to swim.

Multiple Choice

Water molecules form cohesive bonds. This phenomena can be observed in the example below.

• Paper clips can "float" on the surface of water.

• Water is essential for the human body.

• A quarter will sink in water.

• The habitat of an American alligator is freshwater, marshes, or swamps.

Multiple Choice

Science can explain many natural observable phenomenon. Other examples of a phenomena include.

• Gravity - all objects fall towards the ground.

• TIdes- the pull of the moon causes rise and fall of sea levels.

• Rain falling from the sky is a result of condensation of water droplets.

• All of the above.

Multiple Choice

Science can explain many natural observable phenomena. Select a scientifically explained phenomena from the list below.

• Pink Unicorns can fly through the air.

• Water condenses in clouds above and fall from the sky.

• A leprechaun and his pot of gold can be found at the end of a rainbow.

• Objects can disappear suddenly during science.