Biology
What is Biology?
Study of live
What are the names of the seven continents of the world?
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia.
If x = 5, what is the value of 6x + 2x - x?
35
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Which of the following is NOT a sign of a heart attack? (A) Chest pain
(B) Shortness of breath
(C) Excessive sweating
(D) Diarrhea
(D) Diarrhea
What are enzymes, and how do they work?
Enzymes are biological molecules, usually proteins, that act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions within cells without being consumed in the process.
What American city is the Golden Gate Bridge located in?
San Francisco
Solve X where 5X = 20
X = 4
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Aug. 2, 1776
What are the main causes of cancer?
The primary cause of cancer is mutations or changes to the DNA within cells.
What are adaptations?
Adaptations are traits, either physical or behavioral, that help an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
What is the name of the largest country in the world?
Russia
Carol is three times older than Andrew, and Brad is two years older than Andrew. In six years, the sum of Andrew's and Brad's ages will equal Carol's age. How old is Carol?
27 years old
Who was the fourth president of the United States?
James Madison
What are the major body systems? -30 points per
Integumentary System, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Nervous System, Endocrine System, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Urinary System, and Reproductive System
How do plants make their own food?
Plants can do an amazing thing: They make their own food using just water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide.
Which country is also called The Netherlands?
Holland
A cab ride costs $3.25 for the first half-mile and $0.70 for each subsequent mile. How far can someone travel for $12?
13 miles
Fill in the blank: The 19th Amendment guarantees ____ the right to vote.
Women
Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood and removing waste products?
The kidneys.
How does DNA replicate to create new cells?
DNA is in its compact chromosome form to enable transfer to new cells.
What is the world's largest desert?
Sahara Desert
A salesman's steak knife sales this year are $60,000, which is a 20% increase from last year. What was the value of his sales last year?
$50,000
What country did the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team defeat in the semifinals of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, a game commonly known as the Miracle on Ice?
The Soviet Union
What is the term for the membrane that surrounds the heart?
Pericardium