Biology
Astronomy
Weather
Electricity
Physical Science
100
Which are biotic factors? soil, rocks, algae, bacteria, temperature, sunlight
Algae and Bacteria
100
What type of special tide occurs only at New and Full moon?
Spring Tide
100
What does the warm front mean for weather in Iowa?
It will get warmer and rain.
100
Name two properties of a metal?
conducts electricity and thermal energy well; dense, hard, shiny, etc.
100
What are the 3 types of potential energy?
Elastic, Chemical, and Gravity
200
Temperature and sunlight are ___ factors.
abiotic
200
What location shows a Waxing crescent moon?
Location C
200
What kind of weather will probably occur in southern Arizona?
rain; thunderstorms; cooler weather [low pressure system; cold front]
200
What is the energy transformation for Circuit A?
Chemical energy --> Electricity --> Sound
200
energy transformation for a falling meteor
gravity --> mechanical energy
300
In a biotic response experiment, two plants were compared. The same amounts, types and quality of soil and water were given to each plant. Liquid fertilizer was added to plant A. At the end of a two week period, plant A had grown most. What is the independent variable of the experiment?
The independent variable is liquid fertilizer.
300
How can the moon eclipse the much larger Sun during a solar eclipse?
A. The Sun is much farther away from Earth than the moon. B. Both Sun and moon are illuminated by the same source. C. Sun and moon are about the same distance from Earth. D. Solar eclipses are optical illusions.
300
Which part of the Weather Map shows constant rain or drizzle?
south, central Canada [stationary front]
300
For which circuit will all resistors go out if one goes out?
Circuit A [Series Circuit]
300
Which rock has the greatest potential energy
Rock D
400
Which of the following are biotic? parasites, predators, bacteria, mold
All are biotic factors.
400
Which best explains the life cycle of a Star? A. Nova, Supernova, Protostar, Main Sequence B. Birth of a star, Main Sequence, Old age, Death of a star C. Red Giant, Protostar, White Dwarf, Protostar D. Giant star, Dwarf Star, Protostar, Main Sequence
A. Nova, Supernova, Protostar, Main Sequence B. Birth of a star, Main Sequence, Old age, Death of a star C. Red Giant, Protostar, White Dwarf, Protostar D. Giant star, Dwarf Star, Protostar, Main Sequence
400
What type of weather is centered around Colorado and Wyoming?
Cool and clear (High Front)
400
energy transformation for a match [I know its not really electricity.]
Chemical energy --> thermal energy
400
What is the energy transformation for a human?
chemical energy --> thermal energy + mechanical energy
500
Which shows the effect of an abiotic factor on a biotic factor? A. The pH of water increased over several years. B. Increase of aerobic bacteria removed oxygen from a lake. C. Heavy snowfall & early melt led to increase avalanches D. The Sun shines on an orange tree.
A. The pH of water increased over several years. B.Increase of aerobic bacteria removed oxygen from lakes C. Heavy snowfall & early melt led to increase avalanches D. The Sun shines on an orange tree.
500
Which letters show the location of 1st quarter?
Location D
500
Which is the best example of climate? A. The heat in Phoenix averaged 105 last week. B. Humidity in Cleveland is higher than in Chicago today. C.Rain averaged 250 days/year in Hawaii over the last 10yrs D. Temperatures across the south are unseasonably cold today.
C.Rain averaged 250 days/year in Hawaii over the last 10yrs
500
Identify and describe a parallel circuit.
In circuit B, if each resistor has its own pathway to the energy source so that if any goes out, the others will keep running.
500
Why does water sink as it moves toward the poles?
It is more dense.
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