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Robin D. Seamon
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FUNNIES
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Suppose you wanted to drop an underwater camera
to the bottom of the Marianas trench, the deepest
part of the Pacific Ocean. What would you have
to consider in planning the cameras journey?
http//skvots.net/adventures-himalayan-mountains.h
tml
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FUNNIES
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Blood flows through veins and arteries in your
body. How are messages carried from your brain
throughout your body?
Name two summer nuisances that equal about 50 of
the summer nuisances.
http//famouswonders.com/niagara-falls-between-can
ada-the-united-states/
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FUNNIES
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Why do people want to save wetlands, such as
swamps and marshes?
?
The difference between the record high and the
record low for Bryce is 29F. Find the record
high for Bryce.
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Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Over-the-counter remedies are medications, such
as aspirin and cold tablets, that people buy
without a prescription. What precautions should
people take before using these medications?
http//www.hongkiat.com/blog/awe-inspiring-landmar
ks-around-the-world/
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FUNNIES
Coldest Temperatures on Record (F)
Alaska -80
California -45
Florida -2
Ohio -39
Montana -70
What is the median coldest recorded temperature
for these states?
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Adrenalin is a chemical that helps the body react
rapidly in emergencies. It speeds up the heart
and raises the blood pressure. It also speeds up
other bodily processes. When might you
experience a rush of adrenalin?
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FUNNIES
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
A blimp floats in air in a way that is similar to
the way a boat floats in water. What do you
think makes it possible for an airship to float
in air?
http//www.hongkiat.com/blog/awe-inspiring-landmar
ks-around-the-world/
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FUNNIES
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Imagine you find a small whale stranded on a
beach. Which of the following three things
should you do? (a) try to push the animal out of
reach of the tide (b) Call an agency
that rescues marine mammals (c) Pour water
over the whale to keep it cool and wet
http//www.trekearth.com/gallery/Africa/Zimbabwe/W
est/Matabeleland_North/Victoria_Falls/photo807864.
htm
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FUNNIES
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Which is better eating balanced meals that
include a variety of vitamins or eating whatever
you want and taking vitamin pills to supplement
your diet?
A
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http//exposedplanet.com/saint-basil-cathedral-on-
red-square-moscow/
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Look at the drawing below. What does motion have
to do with sound?
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FUNNIES
Predict the average temperature for Miami in
February,
A rapid increase or decrease in blood sugar can
affect a persons mood. When someone has
diabetes, the body may not be able to regulate
the flow of sugar to the blood. What might be
one symptom of diabetes?
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1 74- 95
2 96- 110
3 111- 130
4 131- 155
5 Above 155
Category WindSpeed (mph)
What is the difference between the minimum and
maximum speeds for a category 4 hurricane?
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Why do humans have eyes on the fronts of their
faces as dogs and cats do, instead of on the
sides of their faces as horses, deer, and
squirrels do?
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Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Why does your stomach feel as if it is falling
when an elevator first starts to go up?
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A
Cedar Ct.
Give directions from Ivy Ct. To South Timber Rd.
B
Juniper Ln
Ivy Ct.
C
D
Yew Ct.
Spiral Ct.
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
E
Water molecules are electrically charged, and wax
(oil) molecules are not. An electrical charge
can cause attraction between molecules. Why does
rain bead up on a freshly waxed car?
Autumn Rd.
Woodhaven Dr.
F
G
N
Timber Rd.
Shagbark Ct.
H
E
W
I
S
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FUNNIES
0.8
Exit219 sign
0.5
0.2
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Granite consists of quartz, feldspar, mica, and
hornblende that fused as molten rock and
eventually hardened. Many buildings have granite
foundations and walls. Why is granite a good
building material?
What fraction of a mile is each landmark from the
exit?
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FUNNIES
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Why is it illegal for amateurs to dig up
arrowheads, pieces of pottery, and other objects
from archaeological sites?
Which depth is an outlier? How do outliers
affect the mean of the data?
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Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
The number of bones in your body is not the same
throughout your lifetime. Which of the following
people do you think has more bones? Explain your
answer. (a) a 30-yr-old woman (b) a 10-year-old
boy (c) a 2-week-old baby
Which season is least preferred to travel?
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Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Everything in the universe is in motion, even the
stars. Why do the stars seem to be in the same
places year after year?
What is the average temperature in F for April
in Cabo San Lucas?
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FUNNIES
Predict the population in 2030.
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Fruit flies reproduce and mature rapidly. What
might biologists learn from studying generations
of fruit flies?
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It is not the strongest of the species that
survives, nor the most intelligent that survives.
It is the one that is the most adaptable to
change. Charles Darwin
FUNNIES
45.010
In 1990, Sue Hendrickson found the T-Rex fossil
that now bears her name. To excavate the fossil,
her team had to remove about 3 cubic meters of
dirt each day from the site. Write an integer to
represent the change in the amount of soil at the
site at the end of 5 days.
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Wind, water, and other forces cause rocks to
erode into small pieces. Describe a possible
sequence of events that could occur to change
bits of rock into mountains.
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FUNNIES
2
How is it that many hearing impaired people are
able to enjoy concerts and dancing?
Africa
Asia
Antarctica
Australia
Europe
N Amer.
S Amer
What is the difference in height between Mt.
Ranier Mt. Everest?
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FUNNIES
Volume (L) Pressure
0.5 4,960
1.0 2,480
2.0 1,240
3.0 827
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
What is the change in pressure when the pressure
is increased from 0.5L to 1.0L?
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FUNNIES
(Billions)
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
World Population
Population
Scientists believe the sun will stop shining in
about 6 billion years. Why will this happen?
1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2050 2100
2150
What is the estimated world population for the
year 2050?
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FUNNIES
In each cell of a living thing, genes instruct
the cell how to make another cell like itself.
Why do scientists experiment with genes?
K Al Si O
If your sample is 10g, how many grams of oxygen
would it have?
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142
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
At one time, scientists thought that all
dinosaurs were reptiles. Now most scientists
believe that some dinosaurs were more closely
related to birds. How might dinosaurs have been
like birds and unlike reptiles?
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FUNNIES
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
The cap of a mushroom contains spores, which are
tiny specialized cells that can grow into new
mushrooms. When do you think you might find a
lot of new mushrooms on a forest floor?
Which speed(s) are prime numbers?
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FUNNIES
Minimum size (in)
SEASHELL
Rose Petal Tellin
Scotch Bonnet

Striate Bubble
Oil is produced when organic material decays.
Where might oil companies be likely to drill for
oil?
Which seashell has the smallest maximum size?
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FUNNIES
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
What hazardous things do people commonly throw in
the trash?
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FUNNIES
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Dinosaur fossils were first discovered in 1820.
It wasnt until 1841 that dinosaurs were first
named. Why did it take scientists so long to
identify dinosaurs?
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FUNNIES
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
An aftershock is the shaking that follows the
first huge release of energy during an
earthquake. What causes an aftershock?
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FUNNIES
300
250
200
150
Number sold
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
100
A magnetic field is an area of space in which
there is great magnetic force. Where can you
find magnetic fields?
50
0
99 00 01 02 03 04Year
What does the graph tell you about the popularity
of snowboarding
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FUNNIES
Graphs
Rock Cycle
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Which of the following results of aerobic
exercise is most important for health? (a)
increase in pulse rate for a period of time (b)
increase in perspiration
(c) tiredness after the exercise period
If a rock is on the surface, whats the next step?
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FUNNIES
Graphs
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
How do oceans help determine earths climate?
Ash from opocatepetl landed on W USA. What
direction did it come from?
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FUNNIES
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
A light-year is the distance light travels in one
year. It is equal to about 6 trillion miles.
What might scientists use this unit to measure?
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http//www.hongkiat.com/blog/awe-inspiring-landmar
ks-around-the-world/
FUNNIES
Graphs
4
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Under certain conditions, plants and animals
become fossils. Make a list of steps that might
occur as plants and animals become fossilized.
How far is Galaxy A from Earth what speed is it
moving?
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http//www.dannyburk.com/old_faithful.htm
FUNNIES
2
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Volcanic eruptions can bring tragedy and
destruction. How do volcanoes also benefit
people?
Which two fuels together generate about the same
amount of energy as nuclear fuel?
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FUNNIES
Table shows a dropped ball its bounce.
2
Distance Ball is dropped (cm)
Height of Ball on first bounce (cm)
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
The air you inhale is 78 nitrogen, 21 oxygen,
and .04 carbon dioxide. The air you exhale is
79 nitrogen, 16 oxygen, and 4 carbon dioxide.
Why is there a difference in the amount of
carbon dioxide?
What would you predict about the ball if the
distance the ball is dropped continues to
increase?
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FUNNIES

To find the speed of an airplane airplane, use
the expression d t where d represents
distance and t represents time. Find the speed s
of a plane that travels 3,636 miles in 9 hours.
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
A comet is an orbiting chunk of frozen gas, dust,
and water vapor. Why would a comet stretch out
and seem to form a tail as it gets closer to the
sun?
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FUNNIES
1
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Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
Why does a piece of paper fall more slowly when
it is flat than when it is rolled up?
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FUNNIES
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
A typical shower uses five to ten gallons of
water per minute. Name three ways you can
conserve hundreds of gallons of water this year
in the shower.
http//rst.gsfc.nasa.gov/Sect17/Sect17_4.html
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0.1(1 0.5)
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
A food chain shows the chain of predators and
prey in an environment. How are marsh hawks,
lily pads, frogs, insects, and snakes related in
a ponds food chain?
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FUNNIES
115 craters/km3
121 craters/km3
A
B
Large sections of the earths crust float on
molten rock. When these tectonic plates collide,
friction melts part of both plates, and the
melted rock rises. What do you think might
happen to them?
75 craters/km3
97 craters/km3
How can you find out whether water evaporates
from a leaf?
C
D
How many more craters on Planet B than Planet D?
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• Funnies
• http//www.sciencecartoonsplus.com/pages/gallery.p
  hp
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• Daily Oral Science Workout Level 5, Houghton
  Mifflin Boston
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