Exploring The Universe
______ is an attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass.
Gravity
____________ is a series of chemical reactions that convert light energy, water, and carbon dioxide into the food energy molecule glucose, and give off oxygen.
Photosynthesis
__________ describes the balance between different parts of an ecosystem.
Dynamic Equilibrium
________________ is the number and variety of organisms found in a specific region
Biodiversity
What is the difference between a SOLSTICE and an EQUINOX?
Solstice - rotation axis is most towards/away from the Sun
Equinox - rotation axis is leaning along Earth's orbit (neither away or towards)
What are the 3 PARTS of the Water Cycle?
Evaporation, Condensation, & Precipitation
_________________ is the process of one ecological community gradually changing into another.
Ecological Succession
What are the THREE TYPES of biodiversity?
Genetic, Species, & Ecosystem
What are the properties of light?
Wavelength & Frequency
What are the 8 lunar phases?
Full Moon / New Moon / Waxing Gibbous / Waning Gibbous / Waxing Crescent / Waning Crescent / First Quarter / Third Quarter
An __________________ shows the amount of energy available in each step of a food chain.
Energy Pyramid
What are the THREE TYPES of symbiotic relationships?
Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism
What is the equation for the biodiversity index?
Number of species in an area DIVIDED BY total number of individuals
_____________ is the change in direction of a wave as it changes speed while moving from one medium to another.
Refraction
What are the 3 REQUIREMENTS for a planet to be considered a planet?
1. The object must be massive enough to be shaped
2. It must orbit the Sun
3. It must have a clear orbit
What is the first step of cellular respiration?
Glycolysis
Examples TBD
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What are the FOUR TYPES of ecosystem services?
Supporting, Provisioning, Regulating, & Cultural
What is the difference between rod cells and cone cells?
Rod Cells - allow people to see objects in dim light
Cone Cells - allow people to see color
What are the two components of the shadows caused by an eclipse?
Umbra & Penumbra
What is an abundant element found everywhere on Earth, is present within the bodies of organisms, makes up a lot of the matter around you, and plays a critical role in an environmental cycle?
Carbon
What are the FIVE LEVELS of organization in an environment IN ORDER?
Individual, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biosphere
What are the FIVE THREATS to biodiversity?
Habitat Destruction, Invasive Species, Pollution, Overexploitation, Climate Change
What are the THREE primary colors of pigments, AND the THREE primary colors of light?
Pigments: Cyan, Magenta, & Yellow
Light: Green, Blue, & Red