Biology
What drives the water cycle?
Heat, the sun, thermal energy
This is the outermost solid layer of the Earth where we live.
Crust
This is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.
Solid
This force pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.
Gravity
Which of these best explains why ice floats on water?
A.Ice is heavier than water
B. Ice is less dense than water
C. Ice has a greater density than water
D. Water pushes the ice upward with gravity
B. Ice is less dense than water
This is the basic unit of life found in all living things.
Cells
This is the temperature scale that scientists use that can measure absolute zero.
Kelvin
These are the three main subatomic particles found in an atom.
Proton, neutrons, and electrons
This form of energy comes from the movement of electrons.
Electrical Energy
Explain how photosynthesis helps support life on Earth though the carbon cycle.
Photosynthesis takes in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and releases oxygen so other living things can take it in and release more carbon dioxide.
This body system is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
Circulatory system or cardiovascular system
This type of rock forms from cooled lava or magma.
Igneous
This number on the periodic table tells you how many protons an atom has.
Atomic number
This simple machine is made of a wheel with a rope or chain wrapped around it.
Pulley
Which organelles creates energy for cells?
A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Ribosome
D. Vacuole
A. Mitochondria
This term describes the role an organism plays in its environment, including what it eats and where it lives and HOW it survives.
Niche
Explain how Earth's convection current drives plate tectonics.
As hot rock rises and cool rock sinks it creates a cycle which pull the tectonic plates with it.
Count the atoms in this formula 3NH
6
What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy.
Kinetic energy is energy due to motion, potential energy is energy that is stored
Which layer of Earth is liquid and causes the magnetic field?
Outer core
Explain how humans can impact the carbon cycle in two sentences.
Must have two sentences and explain how humans could impact carbon. EX: increase greenhouse gas, getting rid of plants, breathing out carbon dioxide. Etc
List three effects of a volcanic eruption.
Smoke or ash into the air, blocking out sunlight, destroying land or homes, death of living things, mudslides, earthquakes, new land formation, fertilizing soils.
The scientific law that states matter cannot be created or destroyed.
Conservation of mass or matter
Why does your body get pushed back in your seat when you accelerate quickly in a car?
Newton's 1st Law: An object at rest tends to stay at rest, an object in motion tends to stay in motion.
What is Ms. Roncelli's favorite food?
A. French Fries
B. Chocolate Ice Cream
C. Spaghetti
D. Lasagna
C. Spaghetti