What is the SI unit for measuring force?
Newton
What is an organism that breaks down dead animals and plants called?
Decomposer
At what temperature does pure water freeze? At what temperature does it boil?
0 degrees Celcius
100 degrees Celcius
What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature due to human activities?
Global warming
The Earth has recently been determined to be how old?
4.5 Billion years
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Everest
Name the 5 types of simple machines.
Gear, lever, wheel and axle, pulley, screw, wedge
True or False: Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell.
True
Name two elements found in water.
Hydrogen, oxygen
Match the layer of the Earth to its description.
A. Crust B. Mantle C. Core
i. The thinnest layer, composed of solid rock and soil
ii. The middle layer, composed of semi-solid rock
iii. The innermost layer, composed of solid iron and nickel
A-i
B-ii
C-iii
If a bacterium divides every 30 minutes, then after 2 hours a bacterium can reproduce () bacteria.
What is the main ingredient in chocolate?
Cocoa beans
Which of the following is a unit of energy?
A. Watt B. Joule C. Newton D. Volt
B. Joule
Inside a leaf cell, where does photosynthesis occur?
Chloroplast
What is the process called when a plant converts sunlight into glucose?
Photosynthesis
Name 5 types of renewable energy sources.
Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass
Which part of the digestive system is mainly responsible for absorbing nutrients?
A. Small intestines B. Large intestines C. Kidneys D. Stomach
A. Small intestines
Name the largest ocean on Earth.
Pacific Ocean
True or False: Sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum.
True
Name the three main parts of a eukaryotic cell.
1. Nucleus
2. Membrane
3. Cytoplasm
Name the type of change that occurs when ice melts into water.
Physical change
What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth's rotation on its axis
Which planet in the solar system is farthest from the sun?
Neptune
Nicola Tesla
Fill in the Blank: The acceleration due to gravity on Earth's surface is approximately _______ m/s².
9.8 m/s2
Name this organelle in a plant cell
Vacuole
Fill in the Blank: The chemical symbol for gold is _______.
Au
What is the tallest grass on Earth?
Bamboo
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
Heart
What is the capital city of Turkey?
Istanbul