Nature of Science
What can happen if a theory gets new evidence?
The theory can be changed.
What does the nucleus do?
Control the cell
What is the formula for speed?
Speed = Distance / Time
Name the five spheres.
BONUS: write what they are next to them for double the points!
Geosphere: Earth/rocks
Atmosphere: air
Hydrosphere: liquid water
Biosphere: living things
Cryosphere: frozen water
What is one example of radiation?
The sun, fire, heat lamp...
What is a control?
The "normal" that the experiment is compared to.
What two organelles are only found in plant cells?
Chloroplast and cell wall
What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?
Kinetic is moving, while potential is not.
Hot air/water rises and cold air/water sinks.
What does the mitochondria do?
The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
If a student wanted to test which type of liquid makes a sunflower grow the tallest, what is the independent variable?
Type of liquid
Put the following in order from smallest to largest:
Tissue, organ, cell, organism, organ system
Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism
Name the force that causes an object to slow down and eventually stop.
Friction
Define weathering, erosion and deposition.
Weathering: breaking down
Erosion: moving
Deposition: dropping
What form of energy is found in food?
Chemical energy
If a student wanted to test which type of liquid makes a sunflower grow the tallest, what is the dependent variable?
The height of the sunflower
Fill in the blanks for the Cell Theory:
1. All cells come from existing ________.
2. All cells are the ________ unit of life.
3. All _________ things are made of cells.
1. cells
2. basic
3. living
What force causes our hair to stand up when we rub a balloon against it?
Static electricity
Write down at least four steps of the water cycle.
Precipitation, condensation, evaporation, runoff, transpiration, infiltration.
What is homeostasis?
BONUS: Give one example of how our bodies perform homeostasis.
Homeostasis is the internal balance of a cell.
Example: Sweating, shivering, pupils getting bigger or smaller
If a student wanted to test which type of liquid makes a sunflower grow the tallest, what is one constant?
Type of flower, type of pot, type of soil, amount of liquid, amount of sunlight
What is the difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
Eukaryotes have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles, while prokaryotes do not.
Draw what a graph of NO MOTION would look like.
Flat line
Give one example of physical weathering and one example of chemical weathering.
Varies
Which human body system acts as the UPS and sends nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?
Circulatory