T1 Responding to change
This type of disease is caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Infectious Disease
This is the energy stored in moving objects
kinetic energy
A material that conducts electricity poorly is known as this
An insulator
Using resources in a way that allows future generations to meet their needs is known as this.
sustainability
Tiny plastic particles under 5 mm that harm marine life are called this
microplastics
his method of transmission happens when an infected person coughs or sneezes droplets into the air.
Airborne transmission
Coal is burned to boil water, which turns into this, powering turbines
Steam
The number of electrons an atom needs to gain, lose, or share to fill its shell is called its…
valency (or valence)
Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are all examples of these
greenhouse gases
One strategy to reduce plastic waste is converting used plastics into new products. This process is called…
recycling
This body system maintains internal balance, such as temperature and blood glucose
Homeostasis
The energy your body gets from food is measured in these units
kilojoules (kJ) or calories
When atoms share electrons, they form this type of bond
covalent bond
Melting ice caps contribute most directly to this global issue.
Rising sea level
Changes in temperature and rainfall patterns affect living things by altering their…
ecosystems (or habitats)
This system uses chemical messengers called hormone
Endocrine System
Ohm’s Law states that V = I × R. In this equation, R stands for this
resistance
The negatively charged particles involved in chemical bonding are called these
electrons
More frequent droughts and heatwaves are characteristics of this modern environmental issue
Climate Change
This global organisation coordinates international responses to disease threats.
the World Health Organization (WHO)
This term describes a sudden increase in cases of a disease in one region
An outbreak
Solar, wind, and hydro are all examples of this type of energy source
renewable energy sources
Plastics are large molecules made of repeating units. They are called these
polymers
Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are all examples of these
greenhouse gases
When you increase resistance in a circuit but keep voltage the same, the current will do this
decrease