Heredity
Earth/Space
Life Science
Chemistry
Nature of Science
100

If a plant had this genotype what would be its phenotype? Bb B = Blue flowers b = Purple flowers

Blue flowers

100

What are the three types of rocks?

Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic

100

What is an autotroph versus a heterotroph?

Autotroph - producer (can produce its own food)

Heterotroph - cannot produce its own food (consumer)

100

How would you know a chemical reaction occurs? Give an example of a chemical reaction

A new substance was created Paper burning Metal rusting melting crushing

100

What is a hypothesis?

A testable statement - answers a research question and is then tested within an experiment.

200
The gene that is not seen when a dominant gene is present.
Recessive
200

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Weather - condition of the atmosphere at a given time and place

climate - the average pattern of weather at a given area over time 

200

Define the terms: Population, Community, and Ecosystem

Population - group of the same species in an area

Community - all of the living things in the same area

Ecosystem - all of the living and non living things in the same area

200
What is it called when a substance - Measures 0-6 on the pH scale - tastes sour - conduct electricity
Acid
200

What is the independent and dependent variables in an experiment?

Independent - the variable that is being tested

Dependent - the variable being measured (outcome variable) 

300

________ are segments of DNA, which carry instructions for the traits on an organism.

Genes

300

Explain what the three plate boundaries are.

Convergent - collide

Divergent - spread apart

Transform - slide past each other

300

Explain mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

Mutualism - both benefit

Commensalism - one benefits the other is unaffected

Parasitism - one benefits the other is harmed

300

What information about an element does atomic mass and atomic number tell us?

atomic number - # of protons

atomic mass - # of protons and neutrons

300
Why should you always do multiple trials in a science experiment?
To reduce bias Make the results more accurate
400

What is the percentage of offspring that will have the dominant trait with parents that have genotypes Bb and Bb?

75%

400

Place in order from largest to smallest: solar system, planet, moon, universe, galaxy

Universe, galaxy, solar system, planet, moon

400

What is an adaptation? How does it relate to the theory of evolution?

Adaptation - a characteristic that is beneficial for an organisms survival

Overtime adaptations can lead to an organism evolving into an new species - evolution (organisms evolve as a response to changing environmental conditions) 

400
What are the 3 parts of an atom and what type of charge do they carry?
Neutron (0) Proton (+) Electron (-)
400

What is the difference between a theory and a law?

Law - explains how something works

Theory - tries to explain why through current evidence

500
Each offspring receives _____ percent from each parent.
50%
500

Explain what weathering, erosion, and deposition are. 

Weathering - breaking down of material

Erosion - the movement of materials from one place to another

Deposition - when material is carried by forces and then left in an area

500

Write a food web example with 4 organisms and label the titles given to those organisms.

Grass (Producer) --> Rabbit (Primary Consumer) --> Fox (Secondary Consumer) --> Wolf (Tertiary Consumer)

500

What is the difference between an element and a compound? Give 1 example of each.

Element - pure substance, made of only one type of atom (Nitrogen)

Compound - composed of two or more types of atoms (C6H12O6)

500

What is the importance of replication in the scientific investigation process?

Replicating investigations by other scientists to ensure accuracy of results