Are You Smarter Than My Third Graders?

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1. What animal adaptation allows it to blend into its surroundings? For example, the snowshoe hare's fur turns white in the winter and brown in the summer.
- Camouflage
- Hiding
- Mimicry
- Chameleon

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Does anyone remember third grade? My favorite subject to teach is Science. Here are a couple questions on the content that I teach. Do you know it? !

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2.

What is it called when an animal copies or mimics the behavior or look of another animal. For example, the non-lethal king snake looks and behaves like the poisonous coral snake.
- Mimicry
- Estivation
- Migration
Correct Answer

A. Mimicry

Explanation

Mimicry is the term used to describe when an animal copies or mimics the behavior or appearance of another animal. In this case, the non-lethal king snake is able to survive by imitating the poisonous coral snake, which deters potential predators. Mimicry is an evolutionary adaptation that allows certain species to benefit from the resemblance to another species, either for protection or to gain an advantage in hunting or foraging.

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3.

Why does the moon appear to change shape in the sky?
- No, it's the amount of sunlight reflected that changes.
- No, it's the light reflected from the earth that changes.
- Yes, it can change shape.
Correct Answer

A. No, it's the amount of sunlight reflected that changes.

Explanation

The moon appears to change shape in the sky because the amount of sunlight reflected by the moon changes. As the moon orbits around the Earth, the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and moon cause different portions of the moon to be illuminated. This changing illumination creates the different phases of the moon that we observe from Earth.

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4.

Which habitat or biome covers 1/5 of the earth
- Grassland
- Desert
- Ocean
Correct Answer

A. Desert

Explanation

Deserts cover approximately 1/5 of the earth's surface, making it the correct answer. Deserts are characterized by extremely low precipitation and are often found in areas where there is little vegetation. These regions have extreme temperature ranges, with scorching hot days and freezing cold nights. The lack of water and harsh conditions make it difficult for most plants and animals to survive in deserts.

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5.

What is it called when animals such as butterflies and frogs go through a body change during their life cycles?
- Growth and Change
- Symbiosis
- Metamorphosis
Correct Answer

A. Metamorphosis

Explanation

Metamorphosis is the correct answer because it refers to the process in which animals, such as butterflies and frogs, undergo a complete transformation in their body structure and appearance during different stages of their life cycles. This process involves distinct physical changes, such as the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly or a tadpole into a frog, showcasing the remarkable ability of these animals to adapt and grow into their adult forms.

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6.

During what stage of the water cycle does water turn into a cloud?
- Precipitation
- Condensation
- Evaporation
Correct Answer

A. Condensation

Explanation

Condensation is the correct answer because it is the stage in the water cycle where water vapor in the atmosphere cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds. This occurs when warm air rises and cools, causing the water vapor to condense around tiny particles in the air, such as dust or smoke. As the water vapor condenses, it forms visible water droplets or ice crystals, which make up clouds. Therefore, condensation is the stage where water turns into a cloud in the water cycle.

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7.

How many layers of soil are there?
- 2
- 4
- 3
Correct Answer

A. 2

Explanation

There are two layers of soil because the question asks for the number of layers, and the given answer is 2.

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8.

What is a physical change?
- Baking a cake
- Cutting up paper
- Rust on a car
Correct Answer

A. Cutting up paper

Explanation

A physical change refers to a change in the physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition. Cutting up paper is a physical change because it involves the physical alteration of the paper's shape and size, but the paper itself remains the same substance. Baking a cake involves a chemical change as the ingredients undergo a reaction to form a new substance, and rust on a car is also a chemical change as iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture to form a new compound.

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Are You Smarter Than My Third Graders?

1. What animal adaptation allows it to blend into its surroundings? For example, the snowshoe hare's fur turns white in the winter and brown in the summer.

What is it called when an animal copies or mimics the behavior or look of another animal. For example, the non-lethal king snake looks and behaves like the poisonous coral snake.

Why does the moon appear to change shape in the sky?

Which habitat or biome covers 1/5 of the earth

What is it called when animals such as butterflies and frogs go through a body change during their life cycles?

During what stage of the water cycle does water turn into a cloud?

How many layers of soil are there?

What is a physical change?