Atoms and Elements
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
What unit is used to measure electric current?
Amperes (A)
Which planet is known as the red planet?
Mars
What is the main ATP producer or "powerhouse" of the cell?
Mitochondria
Why is a Koala not considered a bear ?
because they don't have the necessary koala-fications. Also they are marsupials.
What does Daltons Atomic Theory state?
Atoms are indivisible and indestructible particles
In a parallel circuit with 3 light bulbs, if one were to go out, what would happen to the rest of the lights?
They would remain lit. In parallel circuit each light has it's own independent path to the power source.
Which gas was the main component of the big bang?
Helium
What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis ?
Mitosis occurs in all cells and meiosis only occurs in reproductive cells.
Bees are found on every continent EXCEPT for one. Which continent is devoid of bees?
Antarctica
What does the atomic number of an element represent?
The number of protons in the nucleus
What are some of the advantages to using renewable energy (solar power, wind power, water power, etc...)
- Lower greenhouse gas emissions
- Reduced air pollution
- The sustainability of resources.
What is the difference between the moon and the sun?
The sun is a star (a large ball of burning hot gas, the Earth orbits the sun) and the moon is a satellite of the Earth (a piece of rock that orbits the Earth)
What is the purpose of mitosis?
Creating genetically identical daughter cells for growth and repair.
How many brains does a jellyfish have?
Zero (0) brains. However box jellyfish have been known to have eyes AND an understanding of their movement in water.
What does the Particle Theory state?
That all matter is made up of minute particles that are in constant motion and interaction with one another.
Which of the following describes the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance according to Ohm's Law?
V= I X R. V= Voltage I = Current R= Resistance
Give a description of the "Big Bang" event.
The universe began as a small, hot, and dense point that expanded rapidly.
Which type of female reproduction requires the combination of male and female gametes?
Sexual Reproduction
There are a group of animals who have been damaging and sinking yachts in Europe. What is the name of these animals?
Orcas
How are elements arranged on the periodic table?
By increasing atomic number.
What is a disadvantage of renewable energy sources?
Impact on local ecosystems.
Unpredictability of source (No sun, no wind, no water movement = disruption of energy
Approximately how old is the universe? (Closest without going over wins)
13.8 billion years old
What is the term for different forms of a gene that can exist at a single locus?
Alleles
What is Liz's favorite animal? (closest IN MY OPINION wins)
Ok so this is a trick question because it's all of them. But if I had to narrow it down to 3 it would have to be:
Orcas - Apex predators on earth
Tigers - Arguably apex predators on land
Bears - All bears but polar bears and grizzlies are top of the list