1.
What gives Mars, A.K.A. "The Red Planet", its rusty-red color?
Thick clouds of sulphuric acid
A high concentration of iron in its soil
2.
What are the "rubber cactus-like things" the students see in Arnold's small intestine?
Villi
Mitocondria
3.
Which blood cells fight infection and bacteria?
Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells
4.
What do Keesha's tuna sandwich and the "scum" from Arnold's shoe have in common?
The "scum" and tuna are both types of plankton
The "scum" and the tuna are from the same food chain
5.
What is the role of decomposers in the life cycle?
These organisms make their own food using photosynthesis
These organisms break down once living things into smaller particles
6.
What is the "rain shadow effect"?
When a mountain catches all the moisture of rain or snow, allowing a patch of land beyond it to become desert-like
Before a rain storm, cumulous clouds fill the sky, creating a shadow that predicts the rainfall
7.
Which type of vibration causes a high pitch?
Slow, long waves
Quick, short waves
8.
Why does baking soda make the cake rise?
Baking soda causes a chemical reaction releasing CO2 bubbles that are trapped in the dough, making is rise
Baking soda has a chemical that replicates cake batter ingredients, causing the cake to rise
9.
In the world of nonfriction, what do the students learn about force and motion?
Once moving, things keep moving until forces change or stop their motion
Friction is a force that keeps objects moving in perpetual motion
10.
What is the straw-like tongue of bees called that is used to suck up a flower's nectar?
Mandible
Proboscis
11.
What is unique about a queen ant?
Queen ants are the only ants that lay eggs
All ant colonies only have one queen ant
12.
What is weather made up of?
Heat from the sun, air, and water
Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, and temperature
13.
How do volcanoes create new land?
When a volcano erupts, it causes an earthquake that splits the Earth's crust into new landforms
Lava cools and hardens either on top of the volcano or flows out to the shore.
14.
Were most dinosaurs carnivores or herbivores?
Carnivores
Herbivores
15.
What is echolocation?
An understanding of location of objects based on reflected sound
The ability to see an environment with your ears
16.
Why do butterflies have such different colors and shapes?
To avoid being eaten
To attract mates
17.
What is the correct order of the water cycle?
Collection, Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation
Precipitation, Condensation, Collection, Evaporation
18.
What was responsible for changing a cucumber into a pickle?
Heat from sun rays
Microbes
19.
What powers the Bus's engine?
Gasoline, air, and a spark
Solar and wind power
20.
What are renewable forms of energy?
Water, Trees, Coal, Oil
Water, Wind, Solar, and Gravity
21.
What determines the gravitational pull of an object in space?
Its atmospheric density
The size of the object
22.
What do cold-blooded animals do when they are cold?
They eat for energy and use activity for warmth
They stop moving, breath slowly, and don't eat
23.
What causes an object to sink in water?
The temperature of the water surface
An object's shape or weight
24.
How do honeybees give directions to find nectar flowers?
They perform a dance
They vary their wing speed for vibrations
25.
How does insulation work?
It blocks heat flow with layers of material
It uses convection currents to maintain warmth
26.
What are spider webs made of?
Cotton
Silk
27.
Which is a stronger structure?
A square
A triangle
28.
In what way does light travel?
In straight lines
In curved lines
29.
What do archaeologists do?
They study old things people left behind
They design buildings and supervise construction
30.
What is correct about white light?
White is the lack of any visable color
White light is the mixture of all visable colors
31.
How do salmon migrate?
Salmon are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean, and then back to freshwater to reproduce
Salmon are born in the ocean, migrate to freshwater, and then back to the ocean to reproduce
32.
What is the primary role of red blood cells?
To create ATP (energy) for humans to use
To transport oxygen to the rest of the body
33.
What do plants need to complete photosynthesis?
Water, Sunlight, Nutrients, and Carbon Dioxide
Water, Oxygen, Wind, and Dirt
34.
What force carved out canyons and valleys?
Gravity
Water
35.
How does recycling help the Earth?
Helps save money, increases oil efficiency, and improves coal mining operations
Reduces air pollution, landfill waste, and conserves the Earth's natural resources
36.
When does a chick (baby chicken) begin growing?
When a hen begins the process of roosting on her eggs
When a rooster's sperm cell joins with an ovum cell inside the hen
37.
What is the intertidal zone?
Any area in between reefs
The shore area in between the high-tide and the low-tide lines
38.
Why are wetlands important?
They filter and purify water
They kill bacteria through a process called metaphase
39.
What are stars?
Huge balls of gas that give off heat and light
Planet-like objects that illuminate by reflecting light from the sun
40.
What resources do wild animals need to survive/prosper in cities?
Food, Shelter, and Safety
Salt Water, Heat, and Garbage
Originally airing from 1994 to 1997, "The Magic School Bus" brought us fun, adventure, and learning. This animated series took viewers through many different scientific concepts, from gasoline engines to astronomy. It followed a diverse class of students and their wild teacher, Ms.
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