Tectonic Plates
Water Pollution
Energy Flow
Human Body Systems
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100
Describe the direction in which tectonic plates move in transform boundaries.
They slide past each other
100
A community prevents contamination of surface water by --
A. pouring small amounts of sewage into a river
B.recycling motor oil in designated containers
C. disposing of used batteries in landfills
D. fertilizing lawns prior to heavy rains
B. recycling motor oil in designated containers PREVENTS contamination by ensuring oil does not enter our water cycle.
100
What does an arrow represent in a food chain or food web?
Where the energy transfers
100
What is the function of the integumentary system?
To protect the body from injury/ infection
100
In which color are the metals shown in this picture?
The metals are shown in green.
200
On what layer will you find the oldest fossils?
Layer 1, the oldest layers are at the bottom
200
Which statement explains a human activity that DIRECTLY impacts the stability of ocean systems?
A.Sail boaters navigate using ocean currents.
B.Burning gasoline in cars leads to increases in water temperature.
C.Educational programs teach about how humans depend on the ocean.
D.Overfishing causes certain fish species to become threatened with extinction.
D. Overfishing causes certain fish species to become threatened with extinction
200
What type of organisms breaks down carbon and releases it back into the environment?
Decomposers
200
What is the function of the respiratory system?
Exchange gases with the environment (O2--> CO2)
200
A soccer ball is at rest on the floor. Describe the forces acting on this truck. (Balanced/Unbalanced)
The forces are balanced so no motion occurs.
300
What landform does two continental converging boundaries form?
Mountains
300
Describe how agriculture can contribute to surface water pollution
Fertilizers and pesticides pollute the water
300
What trophic level gets the least amount of energy?
The apex predator gets the least amount of energy.
300
Name 3 body systems involved in catching a football.
-Nervous
-Skeletal
-Muscular
300
Describe the potential and kinetic energy of the cart at points X and Y
The cart has more potential energy and less kinetic energy at point X.
The cart has more kinetic energy and less potential energy at point Y.
400
What term describes how scientists determine the age of fossils?
A. Plate tectonics
B. Superposition
C. Trace fossils
D. Tectonic plates
B. Superposition
400
What is eutrophication?
When excess fertilizer causes algae blooms. The algae blocks sunlight and absorbs all the oxygen causing dead zones.
400
Explain the relationship between cellular respiration and photosynthesis
Cellular respiration is the opposite of photosynthesis, what you end with for one is what you start with for the other.
400
What is the function of this body system?
Control, Coordinate, Communicate
400
What is the function of this body system?
To carry oxygen and nutrients to all cells in the body and remove waste
500
What is the relationship between tectonic plates and super volcanoes?
A. Melted tectonic plate rock in the form of magma results in a large, explosive volcanic eruption
B. Melted tectonic plate rock results in several smaller volcanic eruptions in the same location
C. Magma from the mantle erupts explosively from several spots on a plate boundary.
A. Melted tectonic plate rock in the form of magma results in a large, explosive volcanic eruption
500
What is the relationship between surface water and ground water?
Surface water recharges groundwater.
500
What are the ingredients needed for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight
500
Name 3 body systems remove waste from the body?
Respiratory (CO2)
Digestive
Excretory
500
How many siblings does Miss Miller have?
2 brothers
