Biology
This organelle, often referred to as the "powerhouse of the cell," is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP.
mitochondrion
What is the purpose of a catalyst?
A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction by lowering the activation energy without being consumed in the reaction.
This is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.
gravity
This renewable energy source harnesses the power of moving water to generate electricity, commonly seen in dams and turbines.
hydroelectric power
This popular sport originated in the United Kingdom and is played with a bat and a ball, where the goal is to score runs by hitting the ball and running between wickets.
Cricket
This molecule carries the genetic blueprint of an organism and is composed of two strands that form a double helix.
DNA
What is the difference between an exothermic and an endothermic reaction?
This law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy (or disorder) of an isolated system can never decrease over time, and it tends to increase toward a state of equilibrium.
second law of thermodynamics
Explain the process of carbon sequestration and its importance in mitigating climate change
Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) to prevent it from contributing to global warming. This can occur naturally, such as through photosynthesis in plants and the absorption of CO₂ by oceans, or through human intervention, such as planting trees or using carbon capture technologies. Sequestering carbon helps reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which is crucial for mitigating climate change and stabilizing global temperatures. Natural systems like forests and wetlands play a major role in long-term carbon storage.
This political theory, outlined by Karl Marx in The Communist Manifesto, advocates for a classless society where the means of production are owned collectively.
Marxism
This type of cell division results in the formation of four non-identical daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
meiosis
What are isotopes?
Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. For example, Carbon-12 and Carbon-14 are isotopes of carbon.
This physicist is known for developing the theory of general relativity, which explains how gravity affects the fabric of space-time.
Albert Einstein
This international agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global temperature rise to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels to mitigate climate change.
Paris Agreement
This Italian artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, a masterpiece of Renaissance art, which includes The Creation of Adam
Michelangelo
This process involves the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration
osmosis
What is the difference between oxidation and reduction?
This is the type of wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel, often seen in sound waves.
longitudinal wave
This process, occurring naturally in the water cycle, describes the movement of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.
transpiration
This 20th-century Russian composer is known for his ballets The Firebird, Petrushka, and The Rite of Spring, the last of which caused a riot at its 1913 premiere due to its avant-garde style and controversial choreography.
Igor Stravinsky
This theory, proposed by Charles Darwin, explains the process by which organisms with traits better suited to their environment tend to survive and reproduce, passing those traits on to future generations.
natural selection
What are the main types of intermolecular forces? (3)
Hydrogen Bonding: Strong dipole-dipole force involving H bonded to N, O, or F.
This phenomenon occurs when light or other electromagnetic waves pass through a narrow opening or around an obstacle and spread out, sometimes creating interference patterns.
diffraction
This harmful chemical compound, found in fossil fuels, contributes to both air pollution and acid rain, impacting human health and ecosystems.
SO2, Sulfur Dioxide
What does the phrase Throw in the towel mean and where does it come from?
Hint: Think of the most recent event that happened.
What is to give up or admit defeat? (The phrase comes from boxing, where a trainer throws a towel into the ring to signal that their fighter can no longer continue.)
The Hint was to the most recent infamous boxing match occurring between Iron Mike and Jake Paul.