Life Science
When looking at a cell under a microscope, a scientist notices that the outer shape of the cell is rectangular. What type of cell is the scientists most likely looking at?
Plant Cell
What destructive process washes away sediment from one location to another?
Erosion
What type of change occurs when a piece of ice is melted?
Physical Change
An organism lives in the water, is cold-blooded, and does not have a backbone. How could it be classified?
Invertebrate
What tool do scientist use to determine the intensity of earthquakes?
Seismograph
What part of a plant cell is necessary for the plant to produce its own food?
Chloroplastt
What constructive process builds up sediment that was previously located elsewhere?
Deposition
What are the parts of a functioning circuit?
Light bulb (Load), Battery (Power Source), Wire (Conductor)
What are the two main categories in which all plants are classified?
Seed producing and Non-seed producing
What natural disaster can take place when an earthquake occurs in the ocean?
Tsunami
Which cellular structure maintains control of the functions of the cell and is often considered the "brain" of the cell?
Nucleus
What two naturally occurring events can be both constructive and destructive?
Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions
What are two common characteristics of chemical changes?
Bubbling/fizzing and smell/odor
Though many microorganisms can be classified as both beneficial and harmful, which category of microorganisms can only be classified as harmful?
Virus
What is an example of static electricity?
Lightning
Having the ability to roll your tongue is an example of
Inherited Trait
Cracks in the earth's crust where tectonic plates meet and are often the cause of seismic activity are known as
Faults
Ari placed a spoonful of dry yeast into a cup filled with rubbing alcohol. The mixture started to bubble and produce heat. This is an example of what type of change?
Chemical
What is the difference between a bar magnet and an electromagnet?
A bar magnet is permanent and an electromagnet is temporary.
What man-made system is used to help control flooding on streets and in parking lots?
Storm drains
Because monarch butterflies instinctually know to fly south each year, this action cannot be classified as
A learned behavior
Wind and water erosion at the beach poses a great safety hazard. When this occurs, the beach must be rebuilt. What process do people use to complete this task?
Reclamation
How is current electricity different from static electricity?
Static electricity is a sudden exchange of electrons. Current electricity is a continuous flow as long there is a path.
Why are river rocks typically smoother than rocks found in forests?
Because the river water slowly wear away the rocks
How can microorganisms be both helpful and harmful?
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