P5 Science Day

According to the article ''Fast Track''. About how long would it take to travel from Houston to Cheyenne on a hyperloop?

• 45 minutes

• 1hour, 50 minutes

• 4 hours, 30 minutes

• 11 hours

According to the article ''Fast Track''. Which of the following forces slows a normal train down?

• spring force

• magnetism

• friction

• tension

According to the article ''Fast Track''. What is the purpose of enclosing the hyperloop in a sealed tube with little air?

• to prevent vandalism

• to reduce drag

• to prevent people from getting seasick

• to provide air-conditioned stations

According to the article ''Fast Track''. Which of the following is a challenge for the success of the hyperloop?

• construction costs

• station location

• safety

• all of the above

According to the article ''Fast Track''. Which statement BEST describes the main idea of this article?

• Hyperloop technology is extremely expensive.

• Engineers are finding new ways to use powerful magnets.

• Hyperloops will improve people's access to perishable foods.

• Hyperloop technology has the potential to change future transporatation.

According to the article ''World's Wildest Plants''. Which of the following adjectives BEST describes the Victoria water lily's leaves?

• rare

• enormous

• tropical

• dry

According to the article ''World's Wildest Plants''. Photosynthesis is the process that plants use to _______.

• collect water

• attract pollinators

• camouflage themselves

• make their own food

According to the article ''World's Wildest Plants''. What is unusual about the banyan tree's roots?

• They grow down from another tree.

• They grow deep underground.

• They grow up toward the sky.

• They wrap around the legs of animals.

According to the article ''World's Wildest Plants''. Which sentence BEST describes the main idea of this article?

• The leaves of some plants can grow as large as swimming pools.

• Not all plants need water to survive.

• Some plants have unique adaptations to help them survive.

• Scientists are studying five plants.

According to the article ''World's Wildest Plants''. Why do pebble plants use camouflage that makes them look like rocks?

• to store rain water

• to trick predators so that the plant doesn't get eaten

• to help them adjust to temperature changes

• all of the above