Elements and Compounds
Metals, Nonmentals, and Metalloids
Minerals
Plate Tectonics
Kingdoms
100
Carbon is considered an element, while carbon dioxide is considered a compound. This is because carbon dioxide is
made of two different elements.
100
All of these properties describe metals except which one? A malleable. B conductor. C brittle. D shiny.
Brittle
100
Physical properties of minerals such as color, hardness, luster, and streak are used to determine what about a mineral? A Identity B Mass C Age
The identity
100
What geologic even will occur at this plate boundary -><- (convergent)
Mountain building
100
Which of the following characteristics can be used to classify an organism into a taxonomic domain? *REMEMEBR THE DOMAINS ARE... Archea, Bacteria, Eukarya A Being unicellular or multicellular B Mode of reproduction C Presence of nucleus in cells D Being heterotrophic or autotrophic
Presence of a nucleus in cells
200
What is the chemical symbol for Magnesium
Mg
200
Conductivity is a physical property of matter that describes its ability to —
transfer thermal and electrical energy.
200
Scientists test for the hardness of a mineral by doing which of the following? A Measuring the mass of the mineral and comparing it against other minerals B Observing how light reflects off the mineral and how the mineral looks as a result C Observing the color of a mineral and comparing it against other minerals D Scratching the mineral against other substances of known hardness
Scratching the mineral against other substances of known hardness
200
The boundary between the Pacific Plate and the Australian Plate is a transform boundary. What event is likely to occur at this boundary? A Mountain formation B Earthquakes C Hurricanes D Volcanic eruptions
Earthquakes
200
Organisms that are members of the family Coccinellidae are heterotrophic, reproduce sexually, and are multicellular. Knowing this, we can be certain they belong to which Kingdom? A Animalia B Plantae C Eubacteria D Protista
Animalia
300
Compounds are different than elements because compounds are -
combinations of two or more elements.
300
Which of the following would help a student classify an unknown element as a metal, metalloid, or non-metal? A Measure its conductivity B Determine its density C Find its melting point D Observe its color
Measure its conductivity
300
One test of a mineral is the streak test in which what property is determined? A The color of powder left behind when the mineral is rubbed on a surface B The amount of pore space in the mineral as measured by submerging it in water C The conductivity of a mineral, determined by attaching it to an electric circuit D The wavelength of light that is refracted when light passes through the mineral
A The color of powder left behind when the mineral is rubbed on a surface
300
What tectonic plate do you live on?
The North American plate
300
Which of the following Kingdoms includes organisms that are single-celled eukaryotes that can be either heterotrophic or autotrophic? A. PLANTAE B. ANIMALIA C. PROTISTA D. FUNGI
Protista
400
6.The smallest particle of any particular type of matter is known by which of the following terms?
An atom
400
Unlike non-metals, most metals tend to — A conduct electricity and heat well. B be gases at room temperature. C break easily when hammered. D have less luster and shine.
Conduct electricity and heat well
400
Which of the following best describes luster? A The mass of an object B The way light reflects off an object C The texture of an object D The density of an object
B The way light reflects off an object
400
Where two tectonic plates converge and move toward each other, which of the following is likely to result? A Rift valley B Mountain range C Arid desert D Tropical rainforest
Mountain range
400
Organisms in what kingdom reproduce sexually?
Animalia
500
How many different elements are represented in this chemical formula CH4=2O2 -> CO2 =2H2O
There are three different elements. Carbon, Hydrogren, and Oxygen
500
What side of the periodic table would you find nonmetals?
The far right side.
500
Can a diamond be scratched by any other mineral?
No because it is a 10 on the Mohs scale...that is the hardest mineral there is.
500
What has to occur for a mid ocean ridge to occur?
Divergent plate boundary movement.
500
Which characteristic is always true for all members of the plant Kingdom? A Is autotrophic B Is unicellular C Does not have a nucleus D Reproduces asexually
It is autotrophic
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