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What is the formula for calculating speed?
Speed = Distance / Time
True or False: An object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force.
True
Fill in the blank: The unit of force in the International System of Units is the ______.
Newton
What is the process of photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.
Which gas is a product of photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What is the difference between speed and velocity?
Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.
What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
What is the pH scale used for?
The pH scale is used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
True or False: A solution with a pH of 7 is considered neutral.
True
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate gas exchange, specifically the intake of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide.
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
Fill in the blank: The process of converting a liquid to a gas is called ______.
Evaporation
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.
True or False: All ecosystems are the same.
False
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Decomposers break down dead organic material and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.
What is the definition of an atom?
An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.
What are the three subatomic particles of an atom?
Protons, neutrons, and electrons
Fill in the blank: The center of an atom is called the ______.
Nucleus
What is a chemical bond?
A chemical bond is the attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.
What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?
An ionic bond is formed through the transfer of electrons, while a covalent bond is formed through the sharing of electrons.
What is the main component of the Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
True or False: The Earth is the only planet known to support life.
True
What is the function of the circulatory system?
The circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.