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Question 1

Some plants produce spiky seeds that stick to the fur of animals. How does this help the plant?

Accepted Answer

helps the plant transport its seeds

Question 2

Capital of Washington

Accepted Answer

Olympia

Question 3

Why do peacocks spread their feathers?

Accepted Answer

to attract a mate

Question 4

True or False: Our ears pop to EQUALIZE the difference in air pressure.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

The process of fertilizing flowers by transferring pollen from the male to the female parts.

Accepted Answer

pollination

Question 6

Pollinators are very helpful in spreading these important grains of plant reproduction:

Accepted Answer

pollen

Question 7

Blood circulates throughout your body and back to your heart again in about:

Accepted Answer

45 seconds

Question 8

Elevation is the distance above:

Accepted Answer

sea level

Question 9

Which country in the world has the biggest tornadoes?

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 10

What animal is 96% genetically similar to humans? (similar DNA)

Accepted Answer

chimpanzees

Question 11

A behavior that is present at birth is called?

Accepted Answer

an instinct

Question 12

Why do plants have leaves?

Accepted Answer

to make food for the plant through photosynthesis

Question 13

What is a female peacock called?

Accepted Answer

peahen

Question 14

When matter changes from solid to gas, that is known as ___________________.

Accepted Answer

sublimination

Question 15

What is used to measure air pressure?

Accepted Answer

Barometer

Question 16

The word "science" is from the Latin word "scientia" meaning _________.

Accepted Answer

knowledge

Question 17

How many days from today (6/29) until the first day of school in the fall (9/1)?

Accepted Answer

64

Question 18

What occurs when a cold air mass and a warm air mass collide?

Accepted Answer

storms

Question 19

The process by which organisms produce more of their own kind:

Accepted Answer

reproduction

Question 20

What is this Washington state flower?

Accepted Answer

Rhododendron

Question 21

The air we breathe has what percentage of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

21%

Question 22

The reason plants produce flowers:

Accepted Answer

reproduction

Question 23

What was the first toy to be advertised on television?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Potato Head

Question 24

Which of the situations could result in a change in air pressure, and thus your ears popping?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 25

A fertilized cell is called a?

Accepted Answer

zygote

Question 26

True or False: Air pressure is the weight of the air pushing DOWN on Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

What is a baby peacock called?

Accepted Answer

Peachick

Question 28

When you exhale, you release

Accepted Answer

carbon dioxide

Question 29

Washington is the ONLY state named after a president.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

What states border Washington?

Accepted Answer

Oregon & Idaho

Question 31

What are the genotypes of the parents in this punnett square?

Accepted Answer

Heterozygous dominant

Question 32

Which state of matter has no shape or volume?

Accepted Answer

gas

Question 33

The ____ is the male organ of reproduction of a flower.

Accepted Answer

stamen

Question 34

What invention was invented by accident in 1946?

Accepted Answer

microwave

Question 35

What is Genetics?

Accepted Answer

The study of hereditary patterns and variations.

Question 36

Which of the following are examples of innate behaviors (instincts)?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 37

____ is the process by which pollen is transferred from the stamen to the pistil.

Accepted Answer

pollination

Question 38

True or False: Warm air RISES, resulting in lower air pressure.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 39

True or False: The density of the air DOES NOT affect air pressure.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 40

What is the most well-known river in Washington?

Accepted Answer

Columbia River

Question 41

Of the 50 states, Washington produces the most apples.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 42

Those living in Shahala's boundaries have the choice of two high schools to attend (other than HELA):

Accepted Answer

Union and Mountain View

Question 43

Organisms have behaviors and features that increase their odds to reproduce and pass their ________ to offspring:

Accepted Answer

genetic information

Question 44

The way an organism acts is called:

Accepted Answer

behavior

Question 45

The ____ contains the female organs of reproduction in a flower.

Accepted Answer

pistil

Question 46

What percent of common household dust is human skin cells?

Accepted Answer

almost 70%

Question 47

Which is not a part of a plant?

Accepted Answer

cranium

Question 48

A trait that helps a living thing survive wherever it lives:

Accepted Answer

adaptation

Question 49

The sweet liquid that flowers produce is?

Accepted Answer

nectar

Question 50

True or False: Because it has less air pressure, COLD air usually brings storms & strong winds.

Accepted Answer

False

Combined: Really Cool Random Science Facts + Peacock Fun Facts + Air Pressure and the Water ...

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Combined: Really Cool Random Science Facts + Peacock Fun Facts + Air Pressure and the Water ...

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