Cells
Name 2 structures all cells possess.
cell membrane, ribosomes, DNA
In ecosystems, what is the name of the organism at the top of the food chain?
apex predator
What body system(s) allows us to move?
muscular and skeletal
In most terrestrial ecosystem what type of resource is water?
Limiting resource
What was the name of the event that began the universe and how long ago did it occur?
The Big Bang and it happened 13.8 billion years ago.
Provide examples of unicellular and Multicellular organisms.
various answers
What type of organism are you if you can make your food? At least 2 terms.
the circulatory system
What is unique about the solid form of water compared to other substances.
Why do we have a day and night on Earth?
Day and night results from the Earth's rotation.
What is the function of chloroplast?
That is the site of photosynthesis and makes food for plant cells.
What is the term for an organism that only eats herbivores? At least 2 terms.
carnivore, consumer or secondary consumer
What type of input allows us to see and how does it enter our eyes?
electromagnetic waves enter through the pupil
What is sublimation?
Solid to gas
Order the following in terms of size starting with the smallest: a galaxy, a planet, a star, a moon, a comet and the universe.
comet, moon, planet, star, galaxy, universe
Name 2 organelles and their function.
various answers
What happens to dead organic material in ecosystems?
Dead organic material is decomposed by decomposers and is recycled into the environment.
Name the 3 types of muscle and where they are found.
Skeletal muscle is attached to our bones. Cardiac muscle is our heart. Smooth muscle is digestion.
What is the special bond that give water many of its properties?
hydrogen bonds
What are the 2 reasons that there are seasons on Earth?
Because of Earth's orbit around the sun and because of Earth's tilt.
Describe how a protein is made using correct terminology.
DNA to RNA then RNA to protein
Two animals eat fish. Explain what would make these animals compete for fish and what would allow them not to compete.
The fish have to be the same species to compete.
How do we breathe? Include the name of the body systems involved.
The respiratory and circulatory system.
Starting with water evaporating from the ocean, state the steps that would get us to runoff.
The evaporated water condenses to form clouds. The clouds are transported over mountains. Clouds produce snow as precipitation. The sun melts the snow and produces runoff.
Explain a light year?
5.88 trillion miles