Bacteria
Bacteria replicate through a process known as...
binary fission
Define mechanical energy.
energy of motion
Name at least one of the three ways that animals can be fossilized.
ice, coal, amber
The conditions of the atmosphere at a particular time and place is called...
weather
Most of the world's living things live where?
in water
Many bacteria don't need air to survive. They are...
anaerobic
Define potential energy.
energy waiting to be put into motion
Name the place on earth where more than half of all volcanoes are found.
Ring of Fire
Name one of the four atmospheric factors that create weather...
heat energy, air pressure, winds, moisture
What is the largest ecosystem in the world?
the ocean
Bacteria belong to the category...
monera
Name 2 types of energy given off by the sun.
thermal, light
Name the 4 layers of the Earth.
inner core, outer core, crust, mantle
What is a weather front?
A plants food-making process is known as...
photosynthesis
The term meaning one cell...
unicellular
What type of energy is contained in the nucleus of an atom?
nuclear energy
What type of gem stone cannot be scratched by any other object?
diamond
The measure of the weight of air is called...
air pressure
Spiders sense what in their web to let them know they have captured prey?
vibration
True or False... Bacteria only live in moderate conditions.
False. Bacteria are everywhere including extreme conditions.
Name the 2 types of mechanical energy.
kinetic and potential
Name at least one of the three main rock groups.
igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary
Name the 3 steps of the water cycle.
evaporation, condensation, precipitation
What is the jelly-like substance used in a petri dish to collect a specimen?
agar