ecosytems
Coral polyps rely on this type of algae for energy through photosynthesis.
zooxanthallae
This process involves the transfer of pollen from the male part to the female part of a flower, enabling fertilization.
Pollination
This piece of equipment is used to hold and heat liquids in the laboratory. It typically has a spout for pouring.
Beaker
This city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008, famously known for its Bird’s Nest Stadium.
Beijing
Who is credited with inventing the telephone
Alexander Graham Bell
This type of coral lacks a calcium carbonate skeleton, and unlike hard corals, does not contribute to the formation of reefs.
soft coral
Bees, butterflies, and birds are examples of these organisms that help with pollination.
Pollinators
This instrument is used to measure the temperature of substances, often in both Celsius and Fahrenheit scales
Thermometer
In American football, this is the name of the championship game played annually to determine the league’s champion.
Super Bowl
This term refers to the living and non-living components of an environment interacting as a system.
Ecosystem
Coral reefs help to protect coastlines by absorbing the energy of these natural events, which can be destructive to land.
strong waves
After pollination, the pollen travels down the style to this part of the flower, where it unites with the ovule.
Ovary
This piece of equipment is used to measure the mass of an object, commonly found in science labs.
Balance or scale
This sport is known as "America's pastime" and is played with a bat, a ball, and gloves.
Baseball
Who invented the lightbulb, making it practical for everyday use?
Thomas Eddison
his type of coral reef is found further offshore from the coast, often separated by a lagoon, and plays a significant role in protecting coastal areas from storms.
Barrier reef
In this type of pollination, pollen is transferred between flowers of the same species by wind, rather than animals.
Wind Pollination
This laboratory glassware is used for precise measurement of liquids, often with a narrow neck and a marked scale.
Graduated cylinder
This position in rugby is responsible for throwing the ball in during a line-out and is often considered the team's primary playmaker.
Hooker
Which medical invention by Alexander Fleming revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections?
Penicillium
What is the primary symbiotic relationship that occurs between coral polyps and zooxanthellae algae in a coral reef ecosystem?
mutualism
In this type of pollination, pollen is transferred between flowers of the same species by wind, rather than animals.
Fruit
What term describes two liquids that cannot mix
Immiscible
Who was the coach of the Fiji Sevens team when we won the Rio Gold Medal
Ben Ryan
Who are credited with inventing the first powered, controlled airplane in 1903?
The Wright brothers