Matter
can elements exist in all types of states? If so, how many are there and name them all.
Yes, elements can exist in all types of states: Solid, Liquid, and Gas.
Define Adaptation.
The phenomenon where living systems change their states in response to changes in their environments in order to maintain functions critical for survival.
How many elements are on the standard periodic table?
118
Primary succession begins with no life, while secondary succession begins with some sort of life present, such as shrubs, bushes, etc.
what is the largest desert on the planet?
Antarctica.
what's it called when a liquid changes to gas?
Evaporation.
what happens if animals are unable to adapt?
they may face difficulties in survival.
which number is greater in the human body? the number of atoms or the number of cells?
There are more Atoms in your body than Cells.
What are species like Lichens and Mosses called?
Pioneer Species.
approximately, how much Nitrogen makes up Earth's atmosphere?
78%
what defines a solid?
Has shape and volume.
what happens if organisms face difficulties in surviving?
It can lead to a decrease in population size, and In extreme cases, it could lead to extinction (Think of the Doo Doo bird as an example).
What is the center of an atom called?
Nucleus.
Why are disturbances important in ecological successions?
Disturbances are very important because they cause forests to revert to early stages of succession and maintain species diversity.
Which animal has zero bones because their skeletons are made of cartilage?
Sharks.
What's it called when a gas changes to liquid?
Condensation.
How does adaptation benefit humans?
It allows us to figure out how to live in a wide range of environments.
what does the subscript in a chemical equation tell you?
how many atoms are bonded together in a single unit.
Define a Climax Community.
Mature ecosystems that represent the final stage in a natural succession process, marking the end of a it (Until the next disturbance).
What is the tallest type of grass?
Bamboo.
Does air count as Matter? Explain Why.
Yes, because it has mass and takes up space.
How is Adaptation beneficial in general?
Adaptation helps an organism survive and/or reproduce in its current environment.
what is the hardest natural substance on earth?
Diamond.
As an ecosystem moves from small trees to large trees, why do the smaller plants eventually die out?
Taller trees shade out smaller plants, winning the battle for sunlight.
What were chainsaws originally invented for?
Childbirth.