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Life Science
Biology
Vocabulary
Physics
Miscellaneous
100
In a food web based on a backyard, this would happen to the number of mice if the number of hawks increased.
The number of mice would decrease
100
This muscular organ pumps blood through the entire body.
the heart
100
This branch of science deals with the study of celestial objects, such as stars, planets, galaxies, etc.
astronomy
100
This force attracts objects to the ground.
gravity
100
This is the layer that covers Earth’s surface.
the crust
200
Tall trees, parrots, and monkeys live in what Biome?
a rainforest
200
What is a living organism that eats plants to gain energy?
herbivore
200
This branch of science studies the structure of the body and living things
anatomy
200
This particle is the basic unit of matter and is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
atom
200
Which of the following is a non- renewable resource… wind power, wood, or coal?
coal
300
This part of a plant is responsible for transporting water from the roots to the leaves.
the stem
300
When we study genetics, we learn every living organism’s cells contain this.
DNA
300
This is a mixture of molten or semi-molten rock, and it comes out of volcanoes
magma
300
Who used a falling apple to create laws of physics?
Sir Isaac Newton
300
Hank sits down to watch the Super Bowl. Name one energy transformation.
determined by teacher
400
Put the following in order… tissue, organ system, cell, organ
cell, tissue, organ, organ system
400
This functional unit of life is present in all living organisms
cell
400
This is the first step in the scientific method
ask a question
400
DAILY DOUBLE: When a person is plucking at guitar strings and some are higher in pitch, what is the difference between the vibrations?
some strings are vibrating faster
400
This involuntary movement is a fast response to a stimulus.
a reflex
500
Which of these is not a category for classification of organisms… species, practum, kingdom, or phylum?
practum
500
Where do new cells come from?
other cells
500
Name the “supercontinent” that existed on Earth about 250 million years ago.
Pangea
500
What is energy?
the capacity to do work
500
Manufacturers often put rubber handles on metal posts for this reason.
rubber does not conduct heat/electricity as well as metal does