biology
what is the cell
a small rocky body orbiting the sun
what is an asteroid
a naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition
what is a mineral
a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes and breeding to produce fertile offspring
what is species
The smallest unit of matter.
what is an atom
this is the entire region between the nucleus and the plasma membrane
what is cytoplasm
A ball of frozen dust and rock that orbits the sun and has a tail that glows
what is a comet
The process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another
what is erosion
The scientific study of how living things are classified
what is taxonomy
A negatively charged subatomic particle found in the energy cloud of an atom.
what is an electron
the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
what is metabolism
A streak of light in the sky produced by the burning of a meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere.
Process in which sediment is laid down in new locations.
what is deposition
group of closely related species; the first part of the scientific name in binomial nomenclature
what is genus
A neutral subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
what is a neutron
metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes
what is metabolism
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mar
what is the inner planets
a type of rock that forms from the cooling of molten rock at or below the surface
what is an igneous rock
the theory of evolution that states gradual changes in living organisms have resulted in more complex organisms
what is organic evolution
A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
what is a proton
the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic moelcules
what is cellular respiration
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
what is the outer planets
A type of rock that forms when particles from other rocks or the remains of plants and animals are pressed and cemented together
what is a sedimentary rock
the best scientific explanation for both the unity and diversity of life; proposed by Charles Darwin
what is the theory of evolution
A single pure substance made up of only one type of atom that cannot be broken down.
what is an element