Biology
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O --> C6H12O6 + 6CO2
What is the true definition of sustainability?
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future.
What is the simplest form of matter that cannot be broken down into smaller substances (by chemical means)?
An element
What is the name of the most recent supercontinent?
Pangea
What type of species interaction benefits both species?
Mutualism
What are the phases of cellular division (in order) during Mitosis 1?
Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis
What three components make up the concept of the triple bottom line?
Social, Economic, Environmental
What refers to the minimum amount of energy required for a chemical reaction to occur?
Activation energy
What is the definition of a mineral?
A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a crystalline structure and a definite chemical composition.
What is species richness?
The number of species in a community.
What are the levels of classification (in order)?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
What treaty signed in 1987 aimed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?
The Montreal Protocol
What is the strongest intermolecular force?
Hydrogen bonds
Which composition of lava has the lowest viscosity?
Mafic (Basaltic)
What is the term for a species with a disproportionate impact on its community relative to its abundance
A keystone species
What are the four primary macromolecules AND the monomers that make them up?
Carbohydrates --> Monosaccharides
Lipids --> Fatty acids and glycerol
Proteins --> Amino acids
Nucleic Acids --> Nucleotides
What are the 5 main atmospheric layers in order from lowest to highest?
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
What branch of chemistry focuses on the quantitative relationships between reactants and products in a chemical reaction?
Stoichiometry
What is the boundary between two tectonic plates that are moving toward each other, often leading to mountain formation or subduction zones?
A convergent boundary
What is the theory of Island Biogeography?
This theory explains that the number of species on an island is at equilibrium between immigration and extinction rates.
How many ATP does the Krebs Cycle produce per turn of the cycle?
2 ATP
What scale with 7 levels is used to measure and communicate the severity of nuclear meltdown events?
International Nuclear Event Scale (INES)
What are the three main types of nuclear decay?
Alpha decay, Beta decay, Gamma decay
What support did Wegener have for his theory of continental drift? (list at least 2)
Continents fit together like puzzle pieces
Distribution of ancient climatic belt
Distribution of fossil species
Patterns from glaciers
Organisms in this area must be able to breathe from water and air, tolerate high saline environments, and areas with lots of force and change.
Intertidal Zones