Unit A: Chemistry
Unit B: Energy
Unit C: Human Biology
14 Unit D: Ecology
24 Unit D: Transportation Safety
100
What is the symbol for Oxygen on the periodic table?
O
100
What is an example of a heat transfer technology found in the house?
Examples: oven, microwave, refrigerator, central air conditioning, furnace, hair tools (ex. blow dryer, straightener, curling wand), iron, steamer
100
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
the mitochondria
100
What is the source of all energy on Earth?
the sun
100
What are two injuries that may occur from a motor vehicle accident?
broken bones, whiplash, burns, concussion, spinal cord injuries, bruises, cuts
200
If you see this symbol on a household product, what does it mean?
Explosive
200
What are the two products of photosynthesis?
sugar (glucose) and oxygen
200
What is an example of a physical defence your body has to protect against disease?
examples: skin, eyelids, tears, eyelashes, ear hair, nose hair, mucus
200
What type of animal eats both plants and animals?
omnivore
200
What are two examples of safety features in a motor vehicle?
seat belt, air bags, crumple zone, roll cage, high beams, rear view mirror, side mirrors, tail lights, signal lights, brakes
300
What is the chemical formula for table salt?
NaCl
300
What form of heat transfer occurs when the sun heats Earth?
radiation
300
What is the function of kidneys?
to filter waste from the blood and form urine
300
What is called when individuals move to a new geographic location?
immigration
300
What are two things that may decrease your reaction time while driving?
distracted driving (ex. texting, phone calls, conversation), driving while tired, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
400
What is one example of evidence of chemical change?
colour change, odour (smell) produced, solid forms, gas forms, bubbles form, light produced (ex. fire), sound produced
400
What kind of energy comes from a hair blow dyer?
thermal, electrical, and sound
400
What is the name of the hormone that regulates blood sugar balance?
hint: it is affected in people who have diabetes
insulin
400
What type of biome (ecosystem) is Edmonton part of?
parkland
400
What is an example a of road safety features?
guardrails, speed limits, rumble strips, median barriers/divided highways
500
What is the process of materials wearing away by chemical action called?
corrosion/rusting
500
What kind of simple machine is found in your body?
Example: using your hand to pick up a pen from your desk.
lever
500
What is the difference between viruses and bacteria?
bacteria are alive while viruses are not
500
What is a herbicide?
a chemical used to kills plants/weeds
500
What is the fastest moving entity on Earth?
light