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Which of the following structures is a physical adaptation that helps a penguin live in an icy, wet environment?
webbed feet for swimming
wing shaped flippers for flying
small spines to prevent water loss
transparent eyelids to keep eyes moist
A snake has scaly skin to keep from drying out in the desert. A cactus has sharp spines and a thick stem that keeps water in. Which term describes these traits that help the cactus survive?
hibernation
niche
adaptation
instinct
Which of the following helps polar bears survive in their habitats?
thick fur
long tails
large ears
wide hooves
What does it mean when a plant adapts?
it grows on the rainforest floor or under the water
it changes itself to fit better with its environment
it grows giant leaves and has bright flowers
it converts its surroundings into a kinder climate
Why do plants adapt to their environment?
in order to give the surrounding animals and people enough food to survive
in order to get the water and sunlight they need to survive
in order to block the sunlight from the floors of the ocean and forest
in order to grow tall and colorful
How do underwater plants adapt to their surroundings?
they have flexible leaves and stems
they have an air space in their stems
they have floating seeds
they have very bright colors
How plants like water lilies float on the water?
they have seeds that float
they have slippery leaves
they have an air space in the stems
they have poisonous leaves
Why do some plants in the rainforest have bright flowers and grow close to the ground?
to repel any extra rainfall
to get as much sunlight on their leaves as possible
to keep animals and people away from them
to attract birds and insects for pollination
How have some rainforest plants adapted to receive enough sunlight?
by growing poisonous flowers
by growing giant, slippery leaves
by growing giant, bright flowers
by growing long deep roots
Animal Adaptations
What is another term for inherited behaviors?
hibernation
instinct
physical adaptation
natural selection
A group of living and non-living things that live together.
Ecosystem
community
population
habitat
A behavior animals are born knowing how to do is an __________.
example
animal
option
instinct
Bears go into hibernation.
Anna has a southern accent.
Jamal is very tall.
Which is a learned behavior?
Which animal observation would be considered an instinct?
a dog jumps 6 ft into the air to catch a Frisbee.
a dog barks when its owner tells it to speak
a dog barks when a stranger approaches it
a dog sits upright and appears to beg for a treat
Which trait below is NOT one that is inherited in puppies?
number of whiskers
length of tail
injured paw
eye color
_____ have molecules that are packed together and hardly move.
solids
liquids
gases
plasma
____ have a definite volume and molecules that are spread out and can move past one another.
solids
liquids
gases
plasma
____ have molecules that can spread out far from each other and move quickly.
solids
liquids
gases
plasma
Which phase of matter has a definite volume and definite shape?
solid
liquid
gas
___ is anything that takes up space and has mass.
Density
Weight
Volume
Matter
____ is the amount of space an object takes up.
Matter
Volume
Density
Mass
Which tool would you use to measure the volume of a liquid?
balance
thermometer
ruler
graduated cylinder
Which tool would you use to measure the temperature of a cup of sand?
thermometer
balance
graduated cylinder
ruler
_____ determines whether an object will sink or float in water.
Mass
Weight
Density
Volume
A bobber floats on the water because it is....
more dense than the water
less dense than the water
the same density as the water
to show you when you have a bite
The ability to sink or float.
volume
mass
solution
relative density
objects that are more dense than water will sink and objects that are less dense than water will float
properties
relative density
physical state
magnetism
Rocks sink because they are
the same density as the water
less dense than the water
more dense than the water
because they're round
What causes the light to refract as it passes from air to water?
a change in temperature of the light
a change in illumination of the light
a change in speed of the light
a change in brightness of the light
Light travels
around corners
in straight lines
in zig zags
only when its warm
Light bends when passing through a new substance is called:
refraction
reflection
absorption
Which of the following is a synonym for the phrase "soak up"?
absorb
reflect
refract
transmit
Lenses, like camera lenses, microscopes or magnifying glasses do what?
reflect light
refract light
absorb light
What do smooth, shiny surfaces do?
reflect light
refract light
absorb light
This landform is formed by
water erosion
wind erosion
deposition
glaciers
What is this landform?
delta
canyon
valley
sand dune
This landform is formed by
water erosion
weathering
deposition of sediments
glaciers
Glaciers are masses of ice that move slowly on land. Which of these features was most likely formed by a glacier?
A wide valley
A deep ocean
A lava flow
A mountain range
A triangular landform where a river empties into another body of water.
Landform
Canyon
Delta
Valley
A deep gorge in the surface of Earth formed by the erosion of moving water and sediment.
Valley
Delta
Canyon
Landform
Hills formed by wind blowing, moving and depositing sand.
Valley
Dune
Delta
Canyon
The build up of land by the settlement of sediments and soil in a new location.
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
River
The movement of sediment down a fast-moving river.
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
River
What kind of energy transformation needs to occur for drivers to see the flashing warning signal on this school zone sign?
electrical to sound
light to electrical
thermal to electrical
microwave to electrical
Video gaming systems, like Xbox and PlayStation, and TVs need to be plugged into a socket in order for them to work. Which type of energy provides power for these systems?
Electrical
Thermal
Mechanical
Solar
Which type of energy is represented in the image?
Sound
Mechanical
Electrical
Magnetic
Which is NOT an example of the use of mechanical energy?
solar panels powering a building
beating a drum
pushing a shopping cart
playing music on a piano
A music amplifier is intended to convert ______________ energy into sound energy.
light
mechanical
electrical
radiant
You see your friend in class about to shoot this paper across the room. What form of energy is represented when your friend uses the rubber band to launch the paper into the air?
Mechanical
Thermal
Electrical
Sound
When you rub your hands together quickly, you can feel warmth between your hands. Which statement explains why rubbing your hands together produce warmth.
This action captures thermal energy from the environment.
This action produces thermal energy through friction.
This is an example of mechanical energy.
This action produces mechanical energy.
What types of energy can you find in this picture?
Light and mechanical energy
Thermal, light and mechanical energy
Thermal and light energy
Electrical, mechanical, thermal and light
What type of energy transformation needs to occur for these cookies to bake?
Mechanical to thermal
Electrical to light
Thermal to light
Electrical to thermal
A push moves things _______ .
Close to you
Away from you
A pull moves things _______ .
Close to you
Away from you
New Hampshire recorded 12 inches of snow yesterday.
Florida had its hottest day so far this year at 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
It is usually mild during the winter in the southern states of the United States.
Oklahoma saw 2 tornadoes, 57 lightning strikes, 9 inches of rain, and high winds every day this week.
