Cells & Body Systems
Which cell structure controls what enters and leaves the cell?
What is the cell membrane?
Offspring that are genetically identical to their parent are usually produced through this type of reproduction.
What is asexual reproduction?
Organisms that break down dead material are called this.
What are decomposers?
The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is called this.
What is weathering?
All matter is made of these tiny particles.
What are atoms?
A group of tissues working together is called this.
What is an organ?
The passing of traits from parent to offspring is called this.
What is heredity?
Rabbits are classified as this type of consumer.
What is an herbivore?
Fossil fuels are considered this type of resource.
What is nonrenewable?
The type of energy stored in food is this.
What is chemical energy?
Which human body system produces hormones?
What is the endocrine system?
Frogs changing from tadpoles into adults shows this.
What is body structures change during development (metamorphosis)?
Changes in plant communities over time is called this.
What is ecological succession?
The two energy sources driving the rock cycle are these.
What are the Sun and Earth’s hot interior?
During photosynthesis, plants produce this sugar.
What is glucose (sugar)?
This gas is removed from the blood by the respiratory system.
What is carbon dioxide?
Organisms produced by asexual reproduction are genetically identical because…
What is all genes come from one parent?
Dark-colored moths surviving better due to pollution is an example of this process.
What is natural selection?
Increasing the distance between objects causes gravitational force to do this.
What is decrease?
Light can travel through space, but sound requires this.
What is matter/a medium?
These two body systems work together to deliver oxygen to cells.
What are the respiratory and circulatory systems?
Humans reproduce using this type of fertilization and development.
What is internal fertilization and internal development?
When two organisms compete for the same food or shelter, this interaction occurs.
What is competition?
The force that keeps Earth orbiting the Sun is this.
What is gravity?
In the combustion of propane, this evidence shows a chemical reaction occurred.
What is new substances formed (water and carbon dioxide) OR energy released?