Science Baseline Part I

Front

What type of energy does wind provide to windmills?

Back

The wind provides energy of motion, which is converted into electrical energy.

Front

What happens just before runoff in the water cycle?

Back

Precipitation occurs just before runoff.

Front

What type of energy causes a guitar to vibrate when the strings are plucked?

Back

Sound energy causes the vibration of the guitar strings.

Front

What kind of energy do plants use to make their food?

Back

Plants use light energy to make their food through photosynthesis.

Front

What force allows a bucket to be lowered into a well using a rope?

Back

Gravity allows the bucket to be lowered.

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

The process is called condensation.

Front

What is evaporation in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor.

Front

What type of energy is produced by the movement of electric charges?

Back

Electrical energy is produced by the movement of electric charges.

Front

What is the main source of light energy for plants?

Back

The main source of light energy for plants is the Sun.

Front

What is the term for water that flows over land surfaces?

Back

Runoff is the term for water that flows over land surfaces.