Life Science
What is the cell division that forms a bud and as it grows, forms an identical copy of its parent, then separate from the parent to become independent?
Budding
Which layer is made up of liquid iron?
Outer Core
What theory did Wegener prove using geological evidence that the continents were once joined?
Continental Drift Theory
The force of gravity applies a downward force of 500 Newtons on a student standing in a classroom. What is the force strength and direction of the floor’s force against the student’s feet?
500 Newtons upward
What are the two continents that perfectly fit together according to Wegener?
South America and Africa
What requires 2 parents and produces offspring generally diverse from either parent?
Sexual Reproduction
What are the two types of crust?
Continental and Oceanic
If a sedimentary rock is exposed to great heat and pressure, what type of rock will it become?
Metamorphic rocks
Luna and Bell conduct a physics experiment by pulling a rope in opposite directions. The rope does not move. Which of the following statements must be true about the total forces on the rope
The forces are equal and opposite.
What is the underlying force that drives plate tectonics?
Convection Currents
When two cats reproduce, two individual parent cells join to form offspring. What is the resulting offspring likely to be?
Share some traits with both of its parents.
What are the layers of the Earth?
Inner core, Outer core, Mantle, Crust
Where are the oldest rocks found?
Far away from the mid oceanic ridges.
You design an experiment on an object that is in motion at a constant speed. What must you do if you wish to change the speed or path of the object’s travel?
Apply an external force to the object.
Who proposed the theory of continental drift?
Alfred Wegener
How many chromosomes pair make up the human genome?
26 pairs of chromosomes
What is the relationship between depth and density/pressure in the layers of the Earth?
Density and pressure increase as depth increases
What does the theory of continental drift state?
The continents were once joined in a super-continent and have moved over time
An object with a mass of 7.5 lbs. accelerates 10.7 mi/hr2 when an unknown force is applied to it. What is the amount of force?
80.25 Newton
What kind of plate boundary results to the formation of a mountain range like the Himalayas and the Appalachian mountains?
convergent plate boundary
Explain the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction.
Answers vary.
What are the two main processes that convert sediment into sedimentary rock?
Weathering/erosion
Why did no one believe Wegener's theory?
He could not explain how the continents moved.
An object with a mass of 17.5 lbs. accelerates 10.7 mi/hr2 when an unknown force is applied to it. What is the amount of force?
187.25 Newton
What type of volcano is expected to never erupt again?
Extinct Volcano