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100

The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact is known as

conduction

100

In this state of matter, atoms are locked into place.

solid

100

This tool is used to measure the seismic waves of an earthquake.

seismograph

100

This type of reproduction results in offspring being genetically identical to the parent.

Asexual Reproduction

100

The development of a new species is called _____.

speciation

200

These slow down the transfer of thermal energy

insulators

200

If a student is testing whether something can dissolve or not, they are testing for this physical property.

solubility

200

This device is used to measure the ground deformation (angle) of the slope of a volcano.

tiltmeter

200

In sexual reproduction, each parent contributes _______ of their genes.

1/2

200

In the example of squirrels becoming different species due being isolated from each other because of the Grand Canyon, the Grand Canyon is an example of what kind of barrier.

Geographic barrier

300
Stored energy in an object due to its position is known as

potential energy

300

If a student is testing how easily something can catch fire, they are testing for this chemical property.

flammability

300
A liquid's resistance to flow is called _________. This also refers to how thick or thin a liquid is.

viscosity

300

He is known as the Father of Genetics.

Gregor Mendel

300

An ________ is a trait that allows an organism to survive and reproduce.

adaptation

400

The transfer of thermal energy from a high temperature to a low temperature until both substances are the same temperature is

thermal equilibrium

400

How many different elements are in sodium sulfate (Na2SO4)?

3

400

These special fossils help indicate time periods in Earth's geologic history.

index fossils

400

Nucleotide bases code for thousands of different kinds of these.

Proteins

400

He is known for his theory of evolution through natural selection.

Charles Darwin

500

This energy is also known as moving energy

kinetic energy

500

This is created when 2 or more different atoms bond together.

compound

500

This law uses the layers of rock to help determine relative age.

Law of superposition

500

Explain how a mutation can lead to a change in traits.

It changes the structure and function of proteins.

500

This most likely caused bird beaks to change over time.

availability of food