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Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-1EUOWF2-FSI3

1.

Why do shadows change during the day?

2.

What is an animal that eats plants called?

3.

What causes sound?

4.

What causes day and night?

5.

What is water vapor changing to liquid called?

6.

Name the three main rock types.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

8.

Which planet is known for its rings?

9.

What structure protects a plant cell but not an animal cell?

10.

What role does a mushroom often have in an ecosystem?

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  1. Why do shadows change during the day?The Sun's apparent position changes
  2. What is an animal that eats plants called?Herbivore
  3. What causes sound?Vibrations
  4. What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
  5. What is water vapor changing to liquid called?Condensation
  6. Name the three main rock types.Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
  7. What type of energy is stored in food?Chemical energy
  8. Which planet is known for its rings?Saturn
  9. What structure protects a plant cell but not an animal cell?Cell wall
  10. What role does a mushroom often have in an ecosystem?Decomposer

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Connect the question to an observable process or scientific model.

Common mistake

Selecting a familiar term without checking its meaning.

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Explain why your answer makes sense.