Horton Hears a Who

What is the primary theme of 'Horton Hears a Who' that can be related to a scientific concept?

• The importance of biodiversity

• The theory of relativity

• Newton's laws of motion

• The structure of DNA

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In 'Horton Hears a Who', Horton hears a small sound from a speck of dust. Which scientific principle does this illustrate?

• Sound waves can travel through different mediums

• Light travels faster than sound

• Gravity affects all objects equally

• Chemical reactions produce sound

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Which scientific tool would be most appropriate for observing the tiny world of the Whos in 'Horton Hears a Who'?

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Stethoscope

• Barometer

Horton protects the speck of dust because he believes it contains life. Which scientific field studies life at a microscopic level?

• Astronomy

• Microbiology

• Geology

• Physics

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In 'Horton Hears a Who', the Whos live on a speck of dust. What scientific concept does this relate to in terms of scale?

• Macroscopic vs. Microscopic

• Quantum mechanics

• Thermodynamics

• Electromagnetism

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What type of sound wave is Horton likely detecting when he hears the Whos?

• Ultrasound

• Infrasound

• Radio waves

• Visible light

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If Horton were to use a scientific method to prove the existence of the Whos, what would be his first step?

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Conducting an experiment

• Analyzing data

• Drawing a conclusion

Which scientific concept explains why Horton can hear the Whos despite their small size?

• Amplitude of sound waves

• Frequency of sound waves

• Speed of light

• Magnetic fields

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What scientific principle is demonstrated by Horton's ability to hear the Whos from a distance?

• Doppler effect

• Echo location

• Wave propagation

• Refraction

In 'Horton Hears a Who', the Whos' world is on a speck of dust. Which scientific theory could this conceptually relate to?

• String theory

• Big Bang theory

• Theory of evolution

• Plate tectonics

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