Category 1: The Blue Planet
In which specific layer of the atmosphere does all human life and weather occur?
The Troposphere.
What are the three main layers of the Earth's geosphere?
Crust, Mantle and Core
Name the primary process plants use to make food using sunlight.
Photosynthesis
What type of symmetry does a butterfly or a dog have?
Bilateral symmetry
What do we call the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat?
Evaporation / Transpiration.
What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Igneous rock.
Which kingdom includes unicellular, prokaryotic organisms like bacteria?
Monera
Which invertebrate group is characterized by jointed legs and a hard exoskeleton?
Arthropods
Explain the difference between freshwater and saltwater regarding location on Earth.
Saltwater is in oceans/seas; freshwater is in glaciers, rivers, and groundwater.
What is the top layer of the Earth's crust made of organic matter and minerals called?
Soil
What are the two major differences between Bryophytes (mosses) and Angiosperms?
Bryophytes lack vascular tubes and seeds; Angiosperms have both flowers and protected seeds.
Name the 5 groups of vertebrate animals.
Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish.