Science Interim - 3rd 9wks

Moesha's making candy apples and needs to start dipping the apples when the mixture reaches 100 degrees.  How many more degrees must the mixture increase before she can dip the apples?

• 5 degrees
• 10 degrees
• 6 degrees
• 12 degrees

What is a MAJOR source of heat for the water cycle?

• wind
• water
• sun
• rain

The Sun gives us heat and light.  True or False?

• True
• False

The Sun is a bright star.  True or False?

• True
• False

The Sun has rings and craters.  True or False?

• True
• False

The Sun is a ball of burning hot gasses.  True or False?

• True
• False

What is the fifth planet from the Sun?

• Mercury
• Uranus
• Earth
• Jupiter

Which type of energy would cause the temperature on a thermometer to change?

• mechanical energy
• light energy
• thermal energy
• sound energy

Polar bears live in snowy regions of the Earth.  They dive into the cold water to hunt for fish and seals.  Which characteristic helps protect them form the cold temperatures of their environment?

• Their large claws that can scare predators.
• The color white so it blends in with the snow.
• The thick layer of fur and blubber to keep heat in.
• Their big sharp teeth to tear flesh.

The water cycle has different stages.  Which stage of the water cycle does the Sun's heat mostly affect?

• Precipitation to occur over land
• Condensation causing clouds
• Evaporation
• Accumulation making puddles on the ground