Body Systems
Which body system is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's cells?
The circulatory system.
Which planet is closest to the Sun in our solar system?
Mercury
Which ancient civilization is known for building pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Ancient Egypt.
Who were the original inhabitants of Hawaii?
Native Hawaiians (possibly from Marquesas Islands)
What is the basic unit of life?
A cell
Which body system is responsible for protecting the body from harmful pathogens?
The immune system.
Which planet is known for its prominent rings?
Saturn
Which ancient civilization is known for its advanced city planning and sewage systems, as seen in the cities of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa?
The Indus Valley Civilization.
Which Hawaiian monarch's protest against American expansionism became an inspiration for civic activism?
Queen Liliuokalani.
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?
Photosynthesis
Which body system is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients?
The digestive system.
Which planet is often referred to as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
Which ancient civilization is known for its extensive road network, aqueducts, and the construction of the Colosseum?
Ancient Rome.
What was the medium of instruction in Hawaii's public education system initially?
Hawaiian language (olelo Hawaii).
What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?
Gravity
Which body system is responsible for controlling and coordinating body activities through electrical signals?
The nervous system.
Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
Jupiter
Which ancient civilization is known for its monumental architecture, including the construction of Machu Picchu and the city of Cusco?
The Inca civilization.
What is the state fish of Hawaii?
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a (reef triggerfish)
What is the process by which liquid water changes into water vapor?
Evaporation
Which body system is responsible for producing and circulating hormones throughout the body?
The endocrine system.
Which planet has the hottest surface temperature in our solar system?
Venus
Which ancient civilization is known for its contributions to philosophy, including the teachings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
Ancient Greece
Which Hawaiian island is known as "The Forbidden Island" due to its limited access and preservation efforts?
Niihau
What is the process by which an organism changes over time to better adapt to its environment?
Evolution