Variables
Atoms
Chemical Reactions
Ecology
Rocks/Fossils
Natural Disasters
100
This variable is always on the X-axis.
Independent
100
This is where almost all the mass is located.
Nucleus
100
In this type of reaction, heat is absorbed and the surrounding area feels colder.
endothermic
100
This is when 2 animals of the same species fight.
Intraspecies competition
100
This type of rock is formed from the cooling of magma or lava
igneous
100
The name for this scale.
Richter Scale
200
The independent variable is...
time
200
Electrons can be found here in an atom.
Electron cloud
200
During a reaction in a closed system, the scientist measures the mass before and after the reaction. They are the same based on this law.
law of conservation of matter
200
This is when 2 or more animals have a long term relationship where both animals benefit.
mutualism
200
This process breaks down rock into smaller pieces called sediment.
weathering
200
The name for the cracks on the Earth (near Tectonic plates/where Tectonic plates meet)
Faults
300
A student is testing which weight bowling ball they can roll with the most speed. This is the dependent variable.
speed
300
The mass of an atom comes from these particles.
Protons and neutrons
300
Al + O2 -> Al2O3 is an example of this type of equation
Synthesis
300
Animals compete for these 4 things. (must get all 4 correct)
food, water, space, shelter, mates.
300
This principle states that deeper rock layers are generally older.
Law of Superposition
300
This type of boundary causes earthquakes.
All of them
400
Mr. Clark is testing whether Kona ice prizes will affect the number of students who have charged Chromebooks for testing. This is the dependent variable.
# of students with charged Chromebooks
400
This atom has an atomic mass of
12
400
This reaction can be classified as what type:
2Na+ 2H2O --> 2NaOH + H2
Single replacement
400
Removing predators from an ecosystem will do this to the ecosystem.
Create an imbalance, destroy the ecosystem, cause populations of prey to increase
400
The name for the process happening at D.
Crosscutting
400
A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when it reaches this speed.
74 mph
500
Mr. Benoit is testing whether the number of candies he gives will affect the number of correct answers on the CSA. This is the independent variable.
# of candies
500
Substance made up of only one kind of atom.
element
500
In an equation, what do you call the number BEFORE the symbols?
Coefficient
500
This is an example of a ______ relationship.
Commensalism
500
The term for these types of fossils that help identify rock layer ages
index fossils
500
This is the type of Volcano underneath Yellowstone National Park.
Shield
600
The dependent variable is..
Sea Level
600
The 2 in the chemical formula H2O means this.
2 hydrogen atoms
600
In the equation 2Mg + O2 --> 2MgO, these are the reactants.
2Mg + O2
600
The population of rabbits has a massive increase; what effect is this going to have on the nearby vegetation & predators (like fox)
Increase predator and decrease vegetation
600
The process of squeezing and gluing sediment together to form rock.
compaction and cementation
600
This contains the most violent part of the hurricane.
eyewall