Quiz on Plant Scientist Experiment

What did this scientist do prior to starting her experiment with plants?

List the terms. As you learn about each one, make notes in the Interactive Glossary.

As you read these two pages, draw a line under each main idea.

Suppose you’ve just heard an opera singer warm up her voice. Write your own science question about the sounds a singer makes.

How do different bridge designs react to strong winds?

How fast does the wind blow where a bridge will be built?

Which type of paint works best to keep a bridge from rusting?

The time until Old Faithful's next eruption is affected by how long the previous eruption lasted. The data in the table are the result of observational testing. Do the data support the statement above? Explain.

Scientists have observed and recorded volcanic eruptions for hundreds of years. The map to the left shows that data. Which location—A, B, or C—is most likely to have a volcanic eruption?

Why do you think scientists call this region the "Ring of Fire"?