Green Things
What is the term for the natural process of decay in organic matter?
Decomposition
What is mutualism?
A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit.
How does exercise affect the muscular and cardiovascular systems?
Exercise strengthens muscles and improves heart efficiency.
What is momentum?
The product of an object's mass and its velocity (p = mv).
What is a habitat?
The natural habitat where an organism lives.
What is a green roof?
A rooftop covered with vegetation and soil.
What is the primary threat to wildlife today?
Habitat loss due to human activities.
What is a balanced diet?
A diet that includes a variety of foods to meet nutritional needs.
What is magnetism?
A force that can attract or repel certain materials, such as iron, due to the arrangement of electrons.
What is conservation?
The sustainable management and protection of natural resources and ecosystems.
What is the term for the average weather conditions in a region over a long period?
Climate
What is the role of veterinary care in zoos?
To ensure the health and well-being of animals.
What are adrenal glands responsible for?
Producing hormones that help the body respond to stress.
What is an exothermic reaction?
A reaction that releases energy, usually in the form of heat.
What are enzymes?
Proteins that act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions.
What is the term for the phenomenon where plants adapt to limited water availability?
Xerophytism
What is animal communication?
The transfer of information between animals through signals or behaviors.
What is the significance of regular health check-ups?
To monitor health, detect issues early, and promote wellness.
What is biotechnology?
The use of living organisms or their systems to develop products or processes for specific applications.
What is energy?
The capacity to do work or produce change.
What is a carbon sink?
A natural reservoir that absorbs more carbon than it releases.
What is echolocation?
A method used by some animals to navigate and locate prey by emitting sounds.
What is the significance of sleep for body systems?
To allow for recovery, growth, and optimal functioning of bodily systems.
What is a black hole?
A region in space with a gravitational pull so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.
What is the function of the nervous system?
To coordinate and control body activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body.