Solar energy and life on earth terms

Question 1

During _______ plants use ________ from the air to make oxygen.

Answer 1

During PHOTOSYNTHESIS plants use CARBON DIOXIDE from the air to make oxygen.

Question 2

The process whereby plants make food is called ______. The food they make is called _______.

Answer 2

The process whereby plants make food is called PHOTOSYNTHESIS. The food they make is called GLUCOSE.

Question 3

Areas on earth that are hit by _________ sunlight are warmer.

Answer 3

Areas on earth that are hit by DIRECT sunlight are warmer.

Question 4

Areas on earth that are hit with ______ sunlight are cooler. These rays cause winter.

Answer 4

Areas on earth that are hit with OBLIQUE sunlight are cooler. These rays cause winter.

Question 5

An animal that eats plants and animal is called an _________. (E.g human)

Answer 5

An animal that eats plants and animal is called an OMNIVORE. (E.g human)

Question 6

An animal that eats only animals is called an ________. (E.g lion)

Answer 6

An animal that eats only animals is called an CARNIVORE. (E.g lion)

Question 7

An animal that eats only plants is called a _________. (E.g. Koala)

Answer 7

An animal that eats only plants is called a HERBIVORE. (E.g. Koala)

Question 8

At what degree is the earth tilted?

Answer 8

23.5 degrees