Term 1: Physics
What is it called when light bounces off an object?
Reflection
A bacteria splitting in two is what type of reproduction?
Asexual
What is the main form of carbon in the atmosphere?
Carbon Dioxide
Name the subatomic particle that is positive
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
Plants leaves are green because they __________ other colours and _________ green.
absorb, reflect
Name the 2 important body systems for homeostasis
Nervous and Endocrine
Name at least 2 spheres
Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Geosphere, Lithosphere, Atmosphere
What is the mass number of an atom with 9 protons and 8 neutrons?
Which fictional underwater town does spongebob live in?
Bikini Bottom
Name 3 parts of the electromagnetic spectrum
Any from:
Radio, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible light, Ultraviolet, X-Ray, Gamma Ray
Name 3 types of asexual reproduction in plants
100 points for each correct answer
Tubers, bulbs, runners, plantlets, clones etc
Draw a diagram showing the greenhouse effect
300 points for each feature
Light goes in, reflects back and hits the atmosphere, some is trapped increasing temperature
Silicon is atomic number 14. What is it's electron configuration?
2, 8, 4
What is the national animal of scotland?
The unicorn!
200 points for each correct diagram
Same amplitude, different frequencies
Insulin is released when there is _________ blood sugar levels, which allows the liver to __________ glucose.
Glucagon released when blood sugar is _________, which allows the liver to ________ glucose.
In photosynthesis, _____________ is absorbed into plants through the ___________. The plant cells use this, water and light to produce _________ and release __________ into the air.
Carbon dioxide, Stomata, Glucose/sugar, Oxygen
Accept metals, non-metals and metalloids for 300 points only
What is the term from a word that is spelled the same forwards and backwards?
Palindrome
100 points for each correct features
e.g. arrows showing heat causes liquid/gas to rise
arrows showing cooling resulting in increased density and sinking.
List 5 ways the immune system protects your body from pathogens (make these scientific and specific - not just "White blood cells")
100 points for each correct answer
e.g. Fever, Inflammation, Phagocytosis, Skin barrier, stomach acid, Mucus, Cilia, antibodies, T cells, B cells
Identify AND describe 5 ways humans impact the carbon cycle
Example: Soil Degradation = carbon released from soil
Example answers:
Deforestation = less trees to store carbon
Waste = more things decomposing and releasing greenhouse gases
Burning fossil fuels = more CO2 into the atmosphere
Agriculture = trees removed + added greenhouse gases from animals
Draw a correct Bohr diagram of a Nitrogen atom (atomic number 7) with a mass number of 8
Check number of protons, neutrons and electrons is correct.
Who was the 1st AND 2nd persons to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin