Biology
This is the basic unit of life.
Element that is represented by the letter K in the periodic table
What is potassium?
This layer of gases surrounding Earth protects life by blocking harmful solar radiation.
What is the atmosphere?
Scientist that proved that the Earth orbits around the Sun
Who is Galileo Galilei?
This muscle is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
What is the heart?
This molecule carries genetic information in most living organisms.
What is DNA?
An element is composed of these 3 subatomic particles
What are protons, neutrons and electrons?
This process by which green plants convert sunlight into energy is the foundation of most ecosystems.
What is photosynthesis?
“Discovered” the law of gravity
Who is Isaac Newton?
These are the parts of your body that help you move your bones.
What are the muscles?
This organelle is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell
What is mitochondria?
Two most common organic compounds found in the wild
What are hydrogen and carbon?
The cycling of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation is known as this.
What is the water cycle?
What is a real-life example of a wave?
Sound Waves
Light Waves
Microwaves
Radio Waves
Infrared Waves
Seismic Waves
These are the three main macronutrients that provide energy for the body.
What are carbohydrates, fats and proteins?
This process describes how traits change in populations over generations through natural selection.
What is evolution?
A pH below 7
What is an acidic pH?
This international agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
What is the Paris Agreement?
Created the theory of Relativity
Who is Albert Einstein?
This term describes the ability of your body to take in, transport, and use oxygen during exercise.
What is aerobic fitness?
Organisms that make their own food through photosynthesis are called this.
What are autotrophs?
Scientist that stated that “Mass is neither created nor destroyed”
Who is Antoine Lavoisier?
This term describes the ability of an ecosystem to resist or recover from disturbances such as fires, floods, or pollution.
What is ecological resilience?
It describes the relationship between space, time, gravity, and motion.
What is the theory of relativity?
This principle states that training must be specific to the sport, energy system, and muscle groups used.
What is the principle of specificity?