Organic Chemistry
Fires
Photosynthesis
100
When scientists say that something is "organic" what do they mean?
It contains the elements C, H, O, and N
100
What 3 things are needed for a fire?
Fuel, Oxygen and heat (spark or source of energy)
100
Describe Photosynthesis. Be sure to include the different parts of the chemical formula
A process where most plants take in energy from the Sun along with carbon dioxide and water from the environment to create sugar and oxygen.
200
What is the chemical formula for Glucose?
C6H12O6
200
In the Zombie Fires we are learning about, what is the fuel source that is burning?
Peat (sugar from dead plant materials)
200
What did the following map about sunlight levels on Earth help us to learn about photosynthesis?
There is more sunlight closer to the equator so there is more photosynthesis happening there.
300
What is the entire chemical formula for Cellular Respiration?
C6H12O6 + O2 --> CO2 + H2O + Energy
300
What has been the odd thing about the zombie fires we have been investigating?
Why they burn for so long in a place that is so cold.
300
How does the fact that the Earth is on a 23° tilt impact where photosynthesis occurs?
Parts of the planet that we think shouldn't get much sunlight actually get some during the right part of the year.
400
What is the entire chemical formula for Photosynthesis?
Energy + CO2 + H2O --> O2 + C6H12O6
400
Why do we see new fires starting close to the burn scars of previous fires?
The old fires never completely went out and the embers flare back up again nearby.