Green Things
What part of a plant is responsible for photosynthesis and gas exchange?
Leaves
What is the largest land animal?
African Elephant
What is the term for the distance traveled per unit of time?
Speed
What is the term for a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances?
Element
Which part of the eye is responsible for focusing light?
Lens
What is the process of planting trees to combat deforestation called?
Reforestation
What is the main diet of a carnivore?
What is the term for the change of state from solid to liquid?
Melting
What is the primary function of DNA?
To store genetic information
What is the primary function of the reproductive system?
To produce offspring
What is the largest type of forest on Earth?
Taiga
What type of animal is known for its impressive running speed?
Cheetah
What is the process by which heat is transferred through direct contact?
Conduction
What is the most abundant protein in the human body?
Collagen
What is the function of the alveoli?
To facilitate gas exchange in the lungs
What is the purpose of the fruit in flowering plants?
To protect seeds and aid in dispersal
What do you call the natural habitat of a polar bear?
Arctic
What is the term for the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance?
Temperature
What is the unit of measurement for electric current?
Ampere
What structure in the eye controls the amount of light that enters?
Iris
What type of plant is often used to reclaim disturbed land?
Pioneer Species
What is the term for animals that have a backbone?
Vertebrates
What is the SI unit of frequency?
Hertz
What are the building blocks of proteins?
Amino Acids
What part of the nervous system controls the “fight or flight” response?
Sympathetic nervous system