Physical Science
Matter that has a definite shape and volume is called a...
Solid
Earths nearest star is...
The sun
The basic unit of life is the...
cell
A testable explanation for a scientific question is a...
Hypothesis
A simple machine that uses a stiff bar that pivots on a fulcrum is a…
lever
What are the three main subatomic particles?
Protons, neutrons, electrons
What gas makes up most of Earth's atmosphere
Nitrogen
Plants make their own food using sunlight in a process called
photosynthesis
independent variable
Solar panels convert what type of energy into electricity?
Light energy (Solar energy)
Energy stored due to an objects position is called....
Potential energy
The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces
Organisms that eat both plants and animals are called…
Omnivores
A conclusion should always be based on
evidence/data
Recycling is an example of which environmental practice?
conservation
What happens to the speed of particles when a substance is heated?
The Earths tilt is responsible for what?
the seasons
DNA is found inside what cell structure
The nucleus
A group in an experiment that does not receive the independent variable is the
Control group
A blueprint or sketch used to plan a solution to a problem is called a…
Design
Newtons third law states....
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
What are the three main types of rocks in the rock cycle?
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
the process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring is called
heredity
Repeating an experiment to ensure similar results is called…
Replication
In engineering, the process of improving a design through multiple versions is called…
ilteration