Easter Fun

What do people traditionally do to eggs at Easter time?

• Paint on hard boiled egg

• Dye hard boiled egg

• Eat them

• Keep them in the fridge

What is the primary reason for the change in seasons, such as Easter occurring in spring?

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The distance of the Earth from the Sun

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following processes is responsible for the blooming of flowers during spring?

• Photosynthesis

• Pollination

• Germination

• Transpiration

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During Easter, many animals are born. Which of the following is a common characteristic of mammals?

• Laying eggs

• Having feathers

• Giving birth to live young

• Having scales

What is the scientific term for the process by which plants grow towards light, often observed in spring?

• Phototropism

• Geotropism

• Hydrotropism

• Thigmotropism

Which of the following best explains why days are longer in the spring?

• The Earth is closer to the Sun

• The Earth's axis is tilted towards the Sun

• The Earth rotates faster

• The Moon is closer to the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What type of energy transformation occurs when a seed grows into a plant?

• Chemical to mechanical

• Light to chemical

• Thermal to electrical

• Nuclear to thermal

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Which of the following is a common adaptation of animals that helps them survive the spring season?

• Hibernation

• Camouflage

• Migration

• Shedding winter fur

What is the role of bees in the ecosystem during spring?

• Decomposing organic matter

• Pollinating flowers

• Producing oxygen

• Controlling pest populations

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Which of the following scientific principles explains the rainbow often seen during spring showers?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Absorption

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