Science House Party

Blue whales live in cold Arctic waters and, like many whales, they migrate to warmer waters for part of the year. During the time they are in the cold Arctic waters, which characteristic helps a whale protect itself from the cold temperatures of its environment?

• The blue color that makes it hard to see in the ocean water

• A large body size that scares predators away

• A smooth skin that helps the whale swim fast

• A thick layer of blubber that keeps heat inside the whale

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This monkey below has a tail that can grasp tree limbs. The tail helps the monkey live in a habitat filled with trees. What other characteristic helps the monkey move through the trees?

• The monkey sees colors much like humans can, so it can tell if fruit is ripe enough to eat.

• The monkey has back teeth that help it grind and smash leaves to eat.

• The monkey changes the sound it makes when it communicates with other monkeys.

• The monkey has strong hands that help it swing through the branches.

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How does the structure of a hawk's foot help it to survive in its environment?

• The sharp talons help the hawk run across the ground.

• The sharp talons help the hawk fly.

• The sharp talons help the hawk dig for food.

• The sharp talons help the hawk catch, hold, and eat its prey.

A teacher placed a beaker of ice water on a table for students to observe. Which statement best describes the ice water in the beaker?

• The beaker contains only liquids. 

• The ice takes the shape of the container.

• The water is both a liquid and a gas.   

• The ice is a solid, and the water is a liquid.

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Which types of energy are being produced by the candle on the birthday cake?​ *put in alphabetical order​ (a)   ​ (b)  

• light
• thermal
• mechanical
• electrical
• sound

Answer explanation

alphabetical order

A cafeteria worker wants to conserve the amount of water used to wash dishes daily. Which method of washing dishes will most likely conserve the most water?

• Wash dishes under a stream of running water.

• Fill a sink with water, and turn the tap off.

• Wash dishes with a sponge, and dry them with a towel.

• Wait to wash dishes until a large amount have been used.

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According to the graph shown above, the temperature at 4:00 p.m. compared to 4:00 a.m. is —​ ​ ​ (a)  

• higher
• the same
• not enough information
• Lower

Refer to the above image. A chef is making pecan pralines. He needs to add the butter and vanilla when the sugar mixture reaches 118°C.  How many more degrees must the sugar water increase before the chef can add the butter and vanilla?

(a)  

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The thermometer above shows today’s temperature. Yesterday it was 3°C warmer. ​ What was the temperature yesterday?​ ​ (a)  

• 13
• 7
• 25
• 30

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Which letter shows the adult stage of the frog's development?