Ecology
Chemistry
Electricity
Space
100

About 78% of our atmosphere is made up of this element.

Nitrogen

100

Which subatomic particle(s) is/are found inside the nucleus of an atom?

(Extra 100 points if you are able to properly draw a Bohr-Rutherford Diagram for the element with the Atomic #4)

Protons (+) and Neutrons (0)

100

According to the Law of Electric Charges, unlike charges will do what? 

(Extra 100 points if you are able to state the three (3) Laws of Electric Charges)

Attract

100

State the planets in order from closest (to the sun) to furthest. 

(Extra 100 points if you can identify which ones are the terrestrial planets and gas giants)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

200

A group of organisms of different species that live and interact together is called:

(Extra 100 points if you can list the 5 levels of ecological organization in order from smallest scale to largest)

Community

200

All matter is classified as either Mixtures of Pure Substances. What are the two (2) types of Pure Substances? 

(Extra 100 points if you can provide an example for each)

Element and Compound

200

What device is used to measure current? What unit do we use to measure current? 

(100 points per correct answer)

Ammeter; Amperes

200

The sun produces energy within its core through what process? 

Nuclear Fusion

300

Bees get their food from flowers. Flowers' pollen is dispersed by the bees as they fly from plant to plant. What kind of relationship is this? 

(Extra 100 points if you can list all 5 types of relationships)

Mutualistic (both benefiting)

300

What are the three (3) chemical properties? 

1. Combustibility 

2. Reactivity 

3. Light Sensitivity

300

Use the G.U.E.S.S. method to answer the following question: What is the current produced by a voltage of 240 V through a resistance of 0.2 ohms?

G: V = 240V and R = 20ohms 

U: I (Current) = ? 

E: I = V/R 

S: I = 240V / 0.2 ohms 

S: I = 1200A 

Therefore, the current is 1200A.

300

Draw a Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse.

Solar Eclipse: Sun - Moon - Earth 

Lunar Eclipse: Sun - Earth - Moon

400

What is the name of the type of watershed that has high levels of nutrients and low levels of oxygen? 

(Extra 100 points if you are able to explain the process that led to this type of watershed)

Eutrophic watershed

400

The Family for Group 17 is called: 

(Extra 100 points if you can name all the Families and their Group #s)

Halogens

400

Use the G.U.E.S.S. method to answer the following question: What is the percent efficiency of a motor that produces 4730 J of mechanical energy, while using 6520 J of electrical energy? (Round to the nearest whole percent).

G: Energy In = 6520J and Energy Out = 4730J

U: Percent Efficiency = ? 

E: Percent Efficiency = Energy Out / Energy In x 100% 

S: Percent Efficiency = 4730J / 6520J x 100% 

S: Percent Efficiency = 73% 

Therefore, the motor is 73% efficient.

400

Distinguish between the following celestial objects: 

1) Planet vs. Dwarf Planet

2) Asteroid vs. Meteoroid vs. Comet

1) Planet - spherical, orbits the Sun, and dominates its orbit 

    Dwarf Planet - spherical, orbits the Sun, but DOES NOT dominate its orbit 

2) Asteroid - piece of rock and metal, mostly in the Asteroid Belt 

    Meteoroid - piece of rock and metal (smaller than asteroid) 

    Comet - piece of rock and ice, orbits around the Sun

500

H.I.P.P.O refers to various threats to biodiversity. What does each stand for? 

Habitat Loss, Invasive Species, Pollution, Population, Overexploitation

500

Which element is in Group 2, Period 3 on the Periodic Table? 

How many Valence Electrons does this element have? 

(Extra 100 points if you can tell me 1 physical property and 1 chemical property of this element)

Magnesium (Mg) - 2 valence electrons

500

Use the G.U.E.S.S. method to answer the following question: How much does it cost to operate a 4300 W cooker if it is used 1 hour each day for a week, and the cost of electricity is 5.7 cents/kW-h

G: Power = 4300 W (4.3 kW) 

     Time = 1 hour each day for a week (7 hours) 

     Cost of Electricity = 5.7 cents/kW-h 

U: Cost to Operate = ? 

E: Cost to Operate = Power x Time x Cost of Electricity 

S: Cost to Operate = 4.3kW x 7 hours x 5.7cents/kW-h

S: Cost to Operate = 171.57 cents = $1.72

Therefore, it would cost $1.72 to operate a 4300 W cooker if used 1 hour each day for a week.

500

Draw the layers of the Sun in the correct order. 


(Extra 200 points if you are able to describe each layer)

Core, Radiative Zone, Convective Zone, Photosphere, Chromosphere, Corona