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100
What country ends with the letter 'q'?
Iraq
100
What element does this symbol represent: C
Carbon
100
Where do our bodies store all our genetic information from our mums and dads? (3 letters)
___ ____ ___
DNA
100
What is the name for the SHAPE of this chemical?
_____________ ________________
Double helix
100
How long has Miss Carr been teaching at WSS?
1.5 years
200
What is the tallest building in the world?
Burj Khalifa
200
Describe an ionic compound.
An ionic compound forms between a metal and a non-metal. The metal loses its valence shell electron(s), becoming a cation while the non-metal gains the valence shell electrons(s), becoming an anion.
200
DNA is organised into strands called _______________.
Chromatids/chromosomes
200
What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
Na
200
Who is Mr Baker's fiance?
Ms Paffett
300
What is the only mammal that can't jump?
Elephant
300
When we put group 1 metals in water, what happened?
As the metals goes down the group, its more reactive and would cause bigger explosions.
300
What is genetic variation?
The differences among a species. For example, people have different eye colours, hair, heights etc.
300
What theory is Charles Darwin famous for?
The theory of _______________
Evolution
300
Who do you go to if you have questions about career pathways?
Ms Kerin
400
What part of the body makes blood cells?
Bone marrow
400
What gas is inside the fire extinguisher?
CO2 or carbon dioxide
400
If I have a widow's peak (ww) and my partner has a straight hairline (Ww) what is the probability (%) that our children will have a widow's peak?
You must show your working using a punnet square.
50%
400
Name 1 recessive trait you can find in humans.
Blue eyes
Blonde hair
Attached earlobes
400
Who are the teachers on yard duty at the canteen and courtyard on Monday lunch?
Ms Martin and Mr K
500
What are the 6 biggest countries (in terms of area)?
1. Russia
2. Canada
3. United States
4. China
5. Brazil
6. Australia
500
This factor increases the rate of reaction by lowering the activation energy needed.
Catalyst
500
What is the difference meiosis?
Meiosis mixes the DNA of two cells together. The result is 4 different daughter cells with 50% of the DNA.
500
What are haemophilia and albinism?
Haemophilia = when your blood doesn't clot properly so you don't stop bleeding
Albinism = when your body doesn't produce melanin (colour)
500
Name all of current year 10 Homegroup teachers.
10A - Mr Cathro
10B - Mr Moo
10C - Mr Hughes
10D - Mr Pirone
10E - Ms Moore
10F - Miss Williams
10G - Mr Gilly