Round 1 Round 2 Final Jeopardy Inherited Traits Niches Adaptations Physical Properties of Matter...

Inherited Traits

Niches AdaptationsPhysical

Properties of Matter

Mixtures Solutions

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Round 2

Final Jeopardy

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Eye color is an ______that parents pass on to their

offspring.

Eye color is an ______that parents pass on to their

offspring.

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inherited traitinherited trait

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Which of the following characteristics of a field mouse is most likely inherited from itsparents?

A Brown furB Torn earC Scar on its legD Chipped tooth

Which of the following characteristics of a field mouse is most likely inherited from itsparents?

A Brown furB Torn earC Scar on its legD Chipped tooth

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A Brown furA Brown fur

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$300$300In summer, blue whales give birth to their young in the warm waters near Hawaii. In the cold winter, their food source is in the cold waters near Alaska. For this reason whales must –

A photosynthesize.B migrate.C hibernate.D respire.

In summer, blue whales give birth to their young in the warm waters near Hawaii. In the cold winter, their food source is in the cold waters near Alaska. For this reason whales must –

A photosynthesize.B migrate.C hibernate.D respire. 1,3

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B migrate.B migrate.

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Which characteristic could a child inherit from his or her parents?

A A scar on their thumbB An interest in readingC Curly hairD The ability to juggle

Which characteristic could a child inherit from his or her parents?

A A scar on their thumbB An interest in readingC Curly hairD The ability to juggle

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C Curly hairC Curly hair

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A tiger cub’s stripes –

A are learned though experience.B are an inherited trait.C develop from sunlight.D disappear after birth.

A tiger cub’s stripes –

A are learned though experience.B are an inherited trait.C develop from sunlight.D disappear after birth.

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B are an inherited trait.B are an inherited trait.

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As seagulls fly over the water, they sometimes dive into the water to catch prey. Which sense is useful to seagulls that feed in this manner?

As seagulls fly over the water, they sometimes dive into the water to catch prey. Which sense is useful to seagulls that feed in this manner?

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SightSight

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Beavers can build dams because of their specially adapted –

Beavers can build dams because of their specially adapted – 2,2

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teeth.teeth.

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Producers release _______into the atmosphere during

photosynthesis.

Producers release _______into the atmosphere during

photosynthesis.

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oxygenoxygen

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Which of these organisms is an omnivore?

A Lion B Oak Tree C White-Tailed Deer

D Grizzly Bear

Which of these organisms is an omnivore?

A Lion B Oak Tree C White-Tailed Deer

D Grizzly Bear

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D Grizzly BearD Grizzly Bear

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Hyenas like to live around lions. They often try to take the food

that the lions have killed or wait for what is left from the kill. This

behavior would classify the hyena as a –

Hyenas like to live around lions. They often try to take the food

that the lions have killed or wait for what is left from the kill. This

behavior would classify the hyena as a –

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scavenger.scavenger.

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Which bird has a beak that is best adapted for cracking seeds?

Which bird has a beak that is best adapted for cracking seeds? 3,1

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Which part of a jackrabbit mosthelps it escape predators?

A Long legs B Thick fur C Short tail D Small head

Which part of a jackrabbit mosthelps it escape predators?

A Long legs B Thick fur C Short tail D Small head 3.2

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A Long legsA Long legs

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What is the difference between migration and hibernation?

What is the difference between migration and hibernation?

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Migration is when an animal moves to another place and

hibernation is sleeping through the winter.

Migration is when an animal moves to another place and

hibernation is sleeping through the winter.

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There are many different kinds of birds. Birds come in all sizes and colors. What are some ways in which all birds are similar?

A Birds eat the same kinds of food.

B Birds have a beak, feathers, and two legs.

C All birds fly when they are in danger.

D All birds build their nests in trees.

There are many different kinds of birds. Birds come in all sizes and colors. What are some ways in which all birds are similar?

A Birds eat the same kinds of food.

B Birds have a beak, feathers, and two legs.

C All birds fly when they are in danger.

D All birds build their nests in trees.

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B Birds have a beak, feathers, and two legs.

B Birds have a beak, feathers, and two legs.

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The mole is an animal that digs tunnels. Which of the following characteristics would NOT be an advantage to a mole?

A Sharp clawsB Large earsC Small eyesD Strong legs

The mole is an animal that digs tunnels. Which of the following characteristics would NOT be an advantage to a mole?

A Sharp clawsB Large earsC Small eyesD Strong legs3,5

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B Large earsB Large ears

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Students weighed five red grapes on a balance. Then they put the grapes on a paper napkin close to a window. After two weeks

they weighed the grapes on the balance again. What physical

property of the grapes were the students measuring?

Students weighed five red grapes on a balance. Then they put the grapes on a paper napkin close to a window. After two weeks

they weighed the grapes on the balance again. What physical

property of the grapes were the students measuring?

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massmass

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The property of a diamond that changes if part of it gets chipped off is its –

A brilliant shine.B color.C ability to conduct electricity.D mass.

The property of a diamond that changes if part of it gets chipped off is its –

A brilliant shine.B color.C ability to conduct electricity.D mass.

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D mass.D mass.

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The picture shows the process of —The picture shows the process of —

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melting.melting.

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Which form of energy is most likely causing this change?

Which form of energy is most likely causing this change?

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HeatHeat

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Matter can undergo changes in states of matter. When water

boils, a —

Matter can undergo changes in states of matter. When water

boils, a —

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liquid becomes a gas.liquid becomes a gas.

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Carbon powder and iron filings are both black powders. When

mixed together, they look like one black powder. Which of these

would be best to use to separate the iron filings from the carbon

powder?

Carbon powder and iron filings are both black powders. When

mixed together, they look like one black powder. Which of these

would be best to use to separate the iron filings from the carbon

powder?

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Use a magnet.Use a magnet.

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Oil and water can be called a mixture rather than a solution

because –

Oil and water can be called a mixture rather than a solution

because –

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oil floats on top of water.oil floats on top of water.

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A student stirs together a mixture of hot water and small amounts of salt, sand, and sugar. The student then pours the mixture through a paper towel. Which

substance or substances will collect on the paper towel?

A student stirs together a mixture of hot water and small amounts of salt, sand, and sugar. The student then pours the mixture through a paper towel. Which

substance or substances will collect on the paper towel?5.3

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Only the sand.Only the sand.

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Which mixture can be separated using a screen?

A pebbles, sand, and gravelB kool-aid, sugar, and waterC iron filings, sand, and saltD flour, sugar, and baking

soda

Which mixture can be separated using a screen?

A pebbles, sand, and gravelB kool-aid, sugar, and waterC iron filings, sand, and saltD flour, sugar, and baking

soda

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A pebbles, sand, and gravelA pebbles, sand, and gravel

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Explain the difference between a mixture and a solution.

Explain the difference between a mixture and a solution.

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The ingredients of a mixture maintain their physical properties

and can be easily separated; some of the physical properties

of the ingredients in a solution do change and the ingredients cannot be easily separated.

The ingredients of a mixture maintain their physical properties

and can be easily separated; some of the physical properties

of the ingredients in a solution do change and the ingredients cannot be easily separated.

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In an activity, 20 grams of salt are dissolved in 70 grams of pure

water. The water is then heated on a hot plate. When the water

evaporates completely, how much salt will be left?

In an activity, 20 grams of salt are dissolved in 70 grams of pure

water. The water is then heated on a hot plate. When the water

evaporates completely, how much salt will be left?

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20 grams20 grams

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Crystals were grown on a string in a clean glass jar containing

sugar dissolved in hot water. The crystals grew on the string for several weeks. What kind of

crystals are they?

Crystals were grown on a string in a clean glass jar containing

sugar dissolved in hot water. The crystals grew on the string for several weeks. What kind of

crystals are they?6.2

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sugarsugar

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Four ice cubes are put in a glass of saltwater. After the ice cubes melt, the saltwater –

A will be less salty.B will lose water.C will form salt crystals.D will be a solid.

Four ice cubes are put in a glass of saltwater. After the ice cubes melt, the saltwater –

A will be less salty.B will lose water.C will form salt crystals.D will be a solid.

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A will be less salty.A will be less salty.

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Which question can be answered by conducting an investigation?

A How is sugar manufactured?B Is sugar an element?C Will sugar dissolve faster in ice water or warm water?D Why is sugar in so many products?

Which question can be answered by conducting an investigation?

A How is sugar manufactured?B Is sugar an element?C Will sugar dissolve faster in ice water or warm water?D Why is sugar in so many products?

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C Will sugar dissolve faster in ice water or warm water?C Will sugar dissolve faster in ice water or warm water?

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Which property of a sugar cube does not change when it

dissolves in water?

Which property of a sugar cube does not change when it

dissolves in water?

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sweet tastesweet taste

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AdaptationsPhysical

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Round 1

Final Jeopardy

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Classify the following behavior as an inherited trait, instinct, or learned behavior: a dolphin

jumping through a hoop

Classify the following behavior as an inherited trait, instinct, or learned behavior: a dolphin

jumping through a hoop

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Learned BehaviorLearned Behavior

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All of the following actions are learned, EXCEPT –

A blinking.B whistling.C clapping.D reading.

All of the following actions are learned, EXCEPT –

A blinking.B whistling.C clapping.D reading.

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A blinking.A blinking.

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$600$600The blue jay is a predator that eats insects. Monarch butterflies are bright orange and black. Monarchs are also poisonous. If a blue jay eats a monarch, it will get sick. Because of this, the blue jay will no longer eat orange and black butterflies.What is most likely a learned characteristic?

The blue jay is a predator that eats insects. Monarch butterflies are bright orange and black. Monarchs are also poisonous. If a blue jay eats a monarch, it will get sick. Because of this, the blue jay will no longer eat orange and black butterflies.What is most likely a learned characteristic?

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The blue jay avoiding orange and black butterflies.

The blue jay avoiding orange and black butterflies.

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learned behavior? Which of these is an example of a

learned behavior?

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Which trait is a learned behavior?A Certain species of insects

lay thousands of eggs.B Birds build nests.C Dogs bark at strangers.D A chimpanzee uses sign

language to communicate.

Which trait is a learned behavior?A Certain species of insects

lay thousands of eggs.B Birds build nests.C Dogs bark at strangers.D A chimpanzee uses sign

language to communicate.

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D A chimpanzee uses sign language to communicate.

D A chimpanzee uses sign language to communicate.

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A turtle’s shell protects it in the same way that –

A skin is protected by sunscreen.B a hard hat protects a worker.C fur keeps a bear warm.D a bandage protects a cut.

A turtle’s shell protects it in the same way that –

A skin is protected by sunscreen.B a hard hat protects a worker.C fur keeps a bear warm.D a bandage protects a cut.R2,1

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B a hard hat protects a worker.B a hard hat protects a worker.

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For rabbits, having long hair is an advantage over having short hair in environments with — A high levels of rain. B a large number of competitors. C low temperatures. D few predators.

For rabbits, having long hair is an advantage over having short hair in environments with — A high levels of rain. B a large number of competitors. C low temperatures. D few predators.

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C low temperatures.C low temperatures.

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What part of the jackrabbit helps it detect the approach of enemies?

A Big Ears B Thick Fur C Short tail D Small Head

What part of the jackrabbit helps it detect the approach of enemies?

A Big Ears B Thick Fur C Short tail D Small Head R2,3

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A Big EarsA Big Ears

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The fur color of the rabbit in the snow above –

A protects it from its predators.B keeps it warm in winter.C allows it to search for food.D helps it find a mate.

The fur color of the rabbit in the snow above –

A protects it from its predators.B keeps it warm in winter.C allows it to search for food.D helps it find a mate.R2,4

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A protects it from its predators.A protects it from its predators.

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Which of the following characteristics would NOT give animals an advantage in the ocean?

A Long body hairB A smooth bodyC Structures that sense movementD A strong sense of smell

Which of the following characteristics would NOT give animals an advantage in the ocean?

A Long body hairB A smooth bodyC Structures that sense movementD A strong sense of smell

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A Long body hairA Long body hair

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The property of a diamond that changes if part of it gets chipped off is its –

A brilliant shine.B color.C ability to conduct electricity.D mass.

The property of a diamond that changes if part of it gets chipped off is its –

A brilliant shine.B color.C ability to conduct electricity.D mass.

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D mass.D mass.

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This diagram represents water in a container. What process is

taking place?

This diagram represents water in a container. What process is

taking place?

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EvaporationEvaporation

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What state of matter is a cube of ice?

What state of matter is a cube of ice?

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SolidSolid

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A student plans to make this light bulb glow. All of the following objects can be used tocomplete the circuit EXCEPT —

A a copper pennyB a plastic combC a metal clipD an iron nail

A student plans to make this light bulb glow. All of the following objects can be used tocomplete the circuit EXCEPT —

A a copper pennyB a plastic combC a metal clipD an iron nailR3,4

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B a plastic combB a plastic comb

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A student tests an unknown material and finds that it is solid at room temperature, completes an electric circuit, and does not react to a magnet. Based on these properties, the material is most likely a – A block of ice.B copper wire.C rubber band.D nail made of iron.

A student tests an unknown material and finds that it is solid at room temperature, completes an electric circuit, and does not react to a magnet. Based on these properties, the material is most likely a – A block of ice.B copper wire.C rubber band.D nail made of iron.

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B copper wire.B copper wire.

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When entering the classroom, a student sees a lab setup. What

should the student do next?

When entering the classroom, a student sees a lab setup. What

should the student do next?

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Wait for the teacher to give instructions.

Wait for the teacher to give instructions.

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Which of these questions can be answered from the results of this experiment?

A Do beans need light in order to grow?B Can beans grow faster in groups of eight?C Does seawater affect bean growth?D How much water is needed for beans to grow?

Which of these questions can be answered from the results of this experiment?

A Do beans need light in order to grow?B Can beans grow faster in groups of eight?C Does seawater affect bean growth?D How much water is needed for beans to grow?

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C Does seawater affect bean growth?C Does seawater affect bean growth?

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$600$600If a scientist wanted to plan an experiment to find out which type of plant would grow the longest roots, the scientist would change –

A the amount of light that each plant would receive.

B the type of soil.C the amount of water each

plant would receive.D the type of seeds.

If a scientist wanted to plan an experiment to find out which type of plant would grow the longest roots, the scientist would change –

A the amount of light that each plant would receive.

B the type of soil.C the amount of water each

plant would receive.D the type of seeds.

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D the type of seeds.D the type of seeds.

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How many variables are there in a simple investigation?

How many variables are there in a simple investigation?

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Name the steps in order of the Scientific Method.

Name the steps in order of the Scientific Method.

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QuestionResearch

HypothesisExperiment

AnalysisConclusion

QuestionResearch

HypothesisExperiment

AnalysisConclusion

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Which structure of a plant is responsible for photosynthesis?

Which structure of a plant is responsible for photosynthesis?

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LeafLeaf

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In the diagram above, the label Z represents —

In the diagram above, the label Z represents —R5,2

Food Production (Photosynthesis)Food Production (Photosynthesis)

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carbon dioxide.carbon dioxide.

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When students drink milk, they become part of a food chain. What is the original energy

source of the food chain that includes the students and the

milk?

When students drink milk, they become part of a food chain. What is the original energy

source of the food chain that includes the students and the

milk?

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The SunThe Sun

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A food web is shown above. If all the grasshoppers were removed from this

food web, which of the animals would be most affected?

A food web is shown above. If all the grasshoppers were removed from this

food web, which of the animals would be most affected?R5,4

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Frog

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If the filament in this light bulb is removed, what will happen?

If the filament in this light bulb is removed, what will happen?

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The light bulb will not work properly.

The light bulb will not work properly.

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$200$200Which of these best shows the relationship between Earth, the

moon, and the sun?

Which of these best shows the relationship between Earth, the

moon, and the sun?

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What type of eclipse is this diagram illustrating?

What type of eclipse is this diagram illustrating?

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Solar EclipseSolar Eclipse

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Mrs. Ricardo’s class is studying the wings of live insects. Which piece of equipment should her

students select to compare different types of insect wings in

better detail?

Mrs. Ricardo’s class is studying the wings of live insects. Which piece of equipment should her

students select to compare different types of insect wings in

better detail?

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Hand LensHand Lens

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Earth rotates on on an imaginary line called an ___________.

Earth rotates on on an imaginary line called an ___________.

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axisaxis

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Which two tools are needed to find how mass affects the

distance these boxes will slide?

Which two tools are needed to find how mass affects the

distance these boxes will slide?

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balance and ruler / meter stickbalance and ruler / meter stick

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Final Jeopardy Question

Who was the first scientist to use a telescope to observe the sky?

Who was the first scientist to use a telescope to observe the sky?

GalileoGalileo

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