science

Which is NOT a form of precipitation?

• hail
• wind
• rain
• snow

Which weather term best describes a cloud that forms very close to the ground?

• fog
• sleet
• wind
• hail

A snake living in the desert buries itself in the daytime. Burying itself in the sand helps the snake survive by...

• allowing the snake to move quickly
• helping the snake stay cool
• helping the snake blend with its environment
• keeping the snake from becoming ill

Some species of birds are endangered species. These birds made their homes in certain forests, however there are few of these forests left. What is the most likely reason these species have become endangered? 

• spread of disease
• overhunting by humans
• loss of habitat
• increase in predators

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Which is not part of the water cycle?

• evaporation
• condensation
• runoff
• reflection

Which earth material is used to make electrical wires for buildings?

• iron
• copper
• coal
• diamonds

What causes objects, such as apples from an apple tree, to fall to the ground? 

• friction
• air resistance
• balanced forces
• gravity

A student pours liquid into a graduated cylinder. What is the student trying to measure?

• weight
• mass
• volume
• temperature

The least important time for people to have a source of clean, fresh water is when they are...

• exercising
• bathing
• cooking
• sleeping

Herbivores eat...

• Meat
• Plants
• Meat and plants
• McDonald's Happy Meals