The REAL 411

 We have started putting our work for a section in a "packet" and keeping it together. They will be turned in regularly for a quiz grade. I will list the current lessons that should be in the pkt. on this page and the parents' page.
Bellringers can be found on this page. They will be posted until quizzes are taken and then replaced by new ones. Check back as they are added several times per week.
The bellringers are identified by number.


#1
1. Who is Ms. Hammond's favorite scientist? Albert Einstein
2. "What goes up, must come down," is a common expression referring to? gravity.

#2
1. Name the 6 Major Branches of Science.
Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, and Technology
2. How many centimeters are in one meter?
100

#3
1. If I put 1/2 cup of water in a cup and add 1/2 cup of oil, what happens? The oil goes to the top of the water.
2. What is the largesst planet in our solar system? Jupiter
#4
1. List 6 suggested steps of the scientific method. State the problem, Make a hyposis, Design and conduct an experiment, collect information, analyze the data, and State the conclusion.
2. What is the nearest star to Earth? Sun

#5
1. What is the tallest land-based mountain on Earth? Mt. Everest
2. What is the simplest element? Hydrogen

#6
1. Nothing in the known universe is faster than___________. Light
2.__________maps show features and contours and height of land. Topographical maps
#7
1. "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction," is Newton's ___Law of Motion. 3rd
2. Earth has seasons because of the _____________________________________.
tilt of the Earth's axis

#8
1. What is the outermost layer of Earth? Crust
2. What ERA in Earth's history saw the rise and fall of dinosaurs? Mesozoic
#9
1. What colors are in the visiible light spectrum? red,orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet (Roy G. Biv)
2. If I walk a kilometer, how many meters have I walked? 1000 meters
#10
1. Another term for weathering of the Earth is __________. erosion
2. The study of the universe, its origins, and its parts is known as ___________. Astronomy

#11
1. The relationship between the 3 major groups of rocks are illustrated in the _____ _____. rock cycle
2. Although he did not invent the telescope, he developed a new use for it and became the "Father of Astronomy." Galileo

# 12
1. A graduated cylinder is best used to measure: weight, length, strength, or volume? Volume
2. Where are the oldest fossils in a dig? bottom

# 13

1. Name the 4 states of matter scientifically. gas, liquid, solid, and plasma
2. Name 3 animals that are always piebald. Dalmations, pandas, skunks, some horses, some cows.

# 14


1. _____can be changed, but never destroyed. Energy
2. What does a chronometer measure? time

# 15

1. What is a hypothesis? an educated guess
2. Which ocean on the coasts that border the continental US is the coldest? Pacific

# 16

1. If I use 2 liters of juice and 2 liters of ginger ale to make punch for a party, will an empty gallon milk jug hold the punch?
Yes, (3.78L)
2. Lindsey and Missy are on top of the needle in an observation deck. Because it is moving slowly, how can they tell if it is moving at all? pick a point of reference

# 17
1. If you drop a piece of paper and a large roc from the roof, which will hit first? Why? How can you change this outcome?
If the paper is flat, the rock will hit first because of fluid friction. To change the outcome, ball the paper up and they will hit at the same time.
2. Inertia is the main idea in Newton's ____Law of Motion? 1st

# 18
1. What is the formula to find speed? s=distance over time
2. How can you measure mass? scales

# 19
1. What is the main goal of science? Learn about the ways of nature in all phases
2. What is the main difference in light and other electromagnetism? You can see light.

# 20
1. Beside fission, what are 2 forms of nuclear change? fusion and natural decay
2. The optic nerve is found in the _____. eye
# 61
1. List 4 stages of problem solving in order from first to last.
identify, devise a solution, implement, and
2. Does a perfectly designed solution to a problem work? No

# 63.
1. What do I have to use to get secondar colors? Mix complementary colors
2. How many colors do photographers usually use? 4

# 64
1. The Fungi Kingdom has over 65,000 species, all but three are poisonous. False
2. The "FAther of Astronomy is a title given to ________. Galileo

# 65
1. List the 6 parts of the ear from the outside to the inside.

2. What is the difference in the use of the telescope and microscope? Telescope brings distant objects closer, Microscope enlarges small objects.

# 66
1. Name 4 uses of the laser. Pointer, surgery, eye correction, CD's DVD's , holograms, weapons, guns. UPC codes, dental
2. Can gamma rays be used for medical reasons? If so, how? Yes, reduce size of tumors, CT scans, and cancer treatments

#67

1. What is coherent light? Light that moves together in one wave
2. How many geologic landfors does SC have? 5

# 67
1. Name 5 geological landforms of SC.
Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plains, Coastal Zone
1. What is a topigraphical map? One that gives land and surface information including mountains, bodies of water, height, etc.

# 70
1. What is the most plentiful rock in SC? Granite
2. Greenville is located in which landform area? Piedmont

# 71
1. Name 4 things and aerial map can show. Bodies of water, mountains, snow on land,
2. The Coastal Plains have many_______ left from millions of years ago.

# 72
1. A place where old landforms and new landforms meet is ___________. fall line
2. On a topographical map, the closer the lines are together, the________the land. steeper

# 73
1. Draw a small mountain as it would appear on a 2 dimensional map
2. The ________ ___forms most of the boundary between SC and GA. Savannah River

# 74
1. What is earth's satellite? Moon
2. What object in space affects tides on Earth? moon

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# 21
1. What are the 2 main gases on the sun? hydrogen and helium
2. What are the 2 kinds of planets? gaseous and terrestrial

#22.
1. Who discovered and described gravity? Sir Isaac Newton
2. How can friction affect motion? slow, stop or smooth it.

# 23
1. What occurs when sunlight passes through a prism? visible white light is broken into color spectrum (rainbow)
2. What is free fall? object falling through space with nothing but gravity acting upon it at 9.8 m/stimes2

# 24
1.Scientist believe Earth once had one great continent called _______. Panagea
2. What is the innermost region of the sun? core

#25
1. _____________ is the change in velocity over time. acceleration
2. When two forces of equal weight and momentum collide, will forces be balanced or unbalanced? balanced

# 36
1. How long does it take light from the sun to reach Earth? 8 minutes
2. Besides visible light, what are the other waves on the electomagnetic spectrum? radio, microwave, infrared, x-rays, ultraviolet, and gamma

# 37
1. Lamps for heating food, toasters, ovens, hairdryers, night vision cameras and weapons use which electormagnetic wave?
Infrared.
2. Who invented the light bulb? Thomas Edison


# 38
1. He made the first biocals, invented the fire department and postoffice, and "loved" to play in storms with his kite and a key. He is _____________. Ben Franklin
2. How many compartments does a cow's stomach have? 4

# 39
1. On Oct. 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager was the first to do this. What was it? Break the sound barrier.
2. What are seismic waves, and how many kinds can you name? 3 Primary, secondary, surface.

# 40
1. These massive disturbances are started by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. They usually are a series of surface waves. They are________. Tsunamis
2. 2 Formulas show how wavelength, speed, and frequency of a wave are related. They are:
A.
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# 41
1. Name 2 kinds of telescopes. Refracting and reflecting.
2. Whar are the 3 Primary colors of light? red, green, and blue

# 42
1. On Aug. 27, 1883_______volcano erupted causing a massive tsunmai felt 3,000 miles away. Krakatua
2. Which planet is now reduced to a "dwarf Planet?" Pluto

# 43
1. IF my F-16 jet breaks the "sound barrier," what noise will you hear? sonic boom
2. My F-16 is going at least _____miles per second when you hear that sound. 340

# 44
1. Why does Australia have such interesting life forms? (best answers) surrounded by wataer, broke off from Pangea very early, isolated for millions of years.
2. List 2 uses of x-rays. Check bones and cracks in bones, detect cracks in large pipes and buildings, dental uses, security uses, other medical.

# 45
1. Who invented the electric motor? Michael Faraday
2. The sun converts __million tons of energy into light every second. 4

# 46
1. What is the largest asteroid? Ceres
2. What is the most likely accurate theory about why dinosaurs are extinct? Asteroid theory

# 47
1. Which was first used by scientists? Telescope or microscope Microscope 1545
2. List 3 inestions or ideas or sketches by Leonardo DaVinci that are common today. suggestions: airplanes, helicopter, submarine, skates, multibarrel gun, spring as a tool

# 48
1. How is a rainbow formed? When a beam of light is broken down into the visible light spectrum
2. If I mix red, green and blue paint, will I get white paint? NO. Those are the 3 colors of light.

#49
1. How can I be sure that the eggs my hen laid are bacteria free? Which electromagnetic wave should I use? Run them under an electromagnetic wave. Ultraviolet light.
2. What is the main difference in mechanical and electromagnetic waves? Mechanical waves need a medium to travel.

# 50
1. Whave do not transmit _____, but they do transmit energy. matter
2. What factors influence the basic properties of waves? frequency, amplitude, wavelength, and speed.

# 51
1. List 3 uses of x-rays. Check for broken bones, check for cracks in buildings or large pipes, dental x-rays, security, medical.
2. What is inertia? Tendency of an object to stay on a path once it starts moving, or not move until some outside force acts upon it.

# 52
1. The aurora borealis is often called _____ _______and can best be seen in Canada and Alaska on this continent.
2. In 1958, Dr. Charles Townes, from Greenville, SC, helped develop the maser that later was known as___________. The microwave

#53
1. Name 3 uses of radio waves. entertainment, communication, information
2. Name 3 uses of infrared waves. heating lamps, tanning, surveillence, night vision cameras, ovens, toasters, electric heaters.

# 54
1. Name 3 uses of a laser. CD's, security, holograms, entertainment, surgery, other medical, pointers.
2. When 2 forces of equal weight and momentum collide, the force is considered to be ___________. balanced

#55
1. Name 2 Australian mammals that lay eggs. Platypus, echidna
2. What is the largest known terrestrial planet in our solar system? Earth

# 56
1. In over 2 weeks, the Earth's axis will tilt as far as it ever goes, This day is called ______ ________. Winter solstice

#57
1. Which planet in our solar system could float on water? Saturn
2. Which planet has the largest volcano? Mars
# 58.
1. What is the most common kind of rock found on Earth's surface? granite
2. Name 2 ways a mountain could form in the school parking lots today. Earthquake, or volcano

#59
1. This planet has no moons, no atmosphere and is difficult to see from Earth. Mercury
2. Which planet has the largest volcanoes known in the universe? Mars

# 60
1. The first cells on Earth were bacteria from the ______. ocean
2. Is there a fault line in SC? If so where? yes. One from Charleston to Greenville and one in the mountains.
Packet #4--Astronomy Chap 1.
1. Vocabulary (25 terms)
2. Draw, label, color diagram pg.19
3. 5 Questions and answers, from sections 1--4. (total 20)
4. Worksheet on sections 1 and 2