Jeopardy Earth/Space Systems/Cycles Force/Motion/ Matter Energy Scientific Investigation Life Processes & Living Systems Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Final Jeopardy

If the Earth moved farther away from the sun, which of these would probably happen? a – There would be no moon. b – There would be more solar eclipses. c – There would be colder weather. d – There would be more seasons.

c – There would be colder weather.

Fossil fuels are usually found ___. a – in the atmosphere b – below ground c – at the surface of the ocean d – on mountain peaks

b – below ground

Which part of a dinosaur is least likely to be found as a fossil? a – Bones b – Claws c – Teeth d - Muscle

The Chesapeake Bay is important to the larger ocean ecosystem because ___. a – it is the largest habitat for blue crabs in the United States b – it provides spawning grounds, nursery beds, and feeding grounds for many species of ocean creatures c- it serves as the winter home for tundra swans, Canada geese, and variety of other ducks d – some species of freshwater fish come down from the rivers to spawn in the bay

b – it provides spawning grounds, nursery beds, and feeding grounds for many species of ocean creatures

How is the Earth different from all of the other planets? a – It has a breathable atmosphere. b – It has a rocky surface. c – It is warmed by the sun. d – It rotates on its axis.

a – It has a breathable atmosphere.

Useful friction is created by the ___. a – gears b – curved handlebars c – spokes d - brakes

The circles in the bottles represent the same particles of matter. Which pattern of particles represents a gas in a bottle? a – Jar 1 b – Jar 2 c – Jar 3 d – Jar 4

c – Jar 3

In which beaker of water will sugar dissolve the fastest? a – Beaker 1 b – Beaker 2 c – Beaker 3 d – Beaker 4

a – Beaker 1

The magnetic fields of any magnet are greatest _____. a – around the middle b – around the poles c – around only the south pole d – around only the north pole

b – around the poles

Each of these simple machines contains a _____. a – wheels & axle b – lever c – pulley d - wedge

Which of these would reflect rather than refract light? a – Magnifying glass b – Mirror c – Prism d - Lens

b – Mirror

This picture shows a study that Isaac Newton made with a prism to produce a spectrum. Newton’s discovery led most directly to an understanding of the cause of _____. a – x-rays b – sunspots c – rainbows d - starlight

c – rainbows

A high soprano singer can break a crystal glass if the glass resonates with her voice. In order to do this, the sound the singer makes has to be _____. a – speeded up before reaching the glass b – amplified before reaching the glass c – reflected off the glass d – able to vibrate the glass

Which of these materials is a good conductor of electricity? a – rubber b – glass c – metal d - newspaper

c – metal

A comb is rubbed with a piece of wool fabric and placed next to some scraps of paper. The paper moves toward the comb. The movement of the paper is caused by _____. a – chemical energy b – magnetic energy c – mechanical energy d – static electricity

Which tools would be needed to measure the size and the mass of a block of wood? a – a watch with a second hand and a ruler b – a graduated cylinder and a thermometer c – a ruler and a balance d – a thermometer and a meter stick

c – a ruler and a balance

The picture shows a thermometer in a room. What is the temperature of this room? a – 19 degrees C b – 20 degrees C c – 21 degrees C d – 22 degrees C

If 5 milliliters of vinegar are added to the water in the cylinder, what will be the total value of the liquid? a -30 milliliters b – 27 milliliters c – 37 milliliters d – 35 milliliters

c – 37 milliliters

The larger the mass of a planet, the greater the pull of gravity on that planet’s surface. According to the information in the chart, which of these planets has a mass closest to the Earth’s mass? a – Mercury b – Venus c – Mars d - Jupiter

b – Venus

Using the picture and classification key, what is this animal? a – Swordfish b – Hammerhead Shark c – Leopard Shark d – Nurse shark

Which of these is not a plant? a b c d

b

How is a fish different from a jellyfish? a – A fish has a backbone. b – A fish is in the animal kingdom. c – A fish can reproduce. d – A fish lives in water.

a – A fish has a backbone.

The black widow spider is common to Virginia’s ledges, rocks, and plants. Why are these spiders important to the balance in nature? a – They poison other animals. b – They are harmless to people. c – They eat humans. d – They help control some insects.

During certain stages of a butterfly’s life cycle, the butterfly helps plants by pollinating their flowers. At other stages, it hurts plants by eating their leaves. At what stage in the butterfly’s life cycle does it eat the most plant leaves? a – Stage 1 b – Stage 2 c – Stage 3 d – Stage 4

b – Stage 2

Seeds can lie dormant for many years until _____. a – sunlight causes photosynthesis b – food webs are complete c – conditions are right for growth d – conduction of food occurs

c – conditions are right for growth

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