Biology
This part of the nervous system processes incoming information and sends coordinated responses to maintain your body's processes.
Central Nervous System- Brain & Spinal Cord
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
Hydrogen
Name the 4 Global Systems.
Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere and Biosphere
Where does sound travel faster; water or air?
Water
Define independent variable.
Variable you are changing in an experiment.
Plants produce glucose using sunlight in this process.
Photosynthesis
Name the chemical symbol for Lead.
Pb
Name the planet that rotates on its side.
Uranus
State the difference between concave and convex lenses.
Concave lenses curve inward, are thinner in the middle, and diverge light.
Convex lenses curve outward, are thicker in the middle, and converge (focus) light.
When sketching a graph in science. Which axes do the independent and dependent variables go?
Independent- x axis
Dependent- y axis
Name the scientist who developed the theory of natural selection.
Charles Darwin
Our bodies need iron. Where in the body is the most of the iron found?
Blood
Where is the largest volcano in the solar system?
Mars- it is called Olympus Mons
Draw a wave diagram and label key parts.
Best team picture wins!
True or false: when writing a lab report, it is fine to use personal pronouns such as I, my, we
Which two mammals lay eggs?
Echidna & Platypus
Who invented the first battery?
Count Alessandro Volta
Order the following surfaces from low to high albedo.
Grass, Dry concrete, Desert sand, Fresh snow, Open ocean
Open ocean, Dry concrete, Grass, Desert sand, Fresh snow
True or False: Your weight tells you how much matter makes up your body.
False. That is mass!
What step do you do first when using a bunsen burner in a science experiment? Turn on the gas from the tap or strike a matchstick.
Strike a matchstick
Name a mammal that can fly.
Bat
Which chemical causes the burning taste sensation when eating chillies?
Capsaicin
Name the atmospheric layer where the ozone layer resides, crucial for absorbing harmful UV radiation, and what chemical process creates ozone?
Stratosphere
Which muscle in the human body can produce the most force for its size?
Jaw muscle- called masseter! When an adult bites down hard, they can exert a force of 90N on their back teeth. That’s like sitting a 90kg weight on your molars!
In a science lab room, list three safety equipment besides PPE (lab coat, safety goggles, gloves)
Fume hood, Eye wash, Fire extinguisher, Emergency shower, Chemical storage cabinets, First Aid kit