English Flashcards
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What is An independent variable
what you will be changing
What is the scientific method?
A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.
True or False: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.
True
Fill in the blank: The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight is called __________.
photosynthesis
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, gas
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a renewable energy source? A) Solar B) Wind C) Coal D) Hydroelectric
C) Coal
What is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth?
Gravity
True or False: All living things are made up of cells.
True
Fill in the blank: The basic unit of life is the __________.
cell
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
Multiple Choice: Which organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body? A) Brain B) Liver C) Heart D) Lungs
C) Heart
What is the primary gas found in the Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
True or False: The Earth revolves around the Sun in a circular orbit.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the part of the plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.
root
What is the term for a change in an organism’s environment that causes a response?
Stimulus
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a mammal? A) Shark B) Eagle C) Elephant D) Lizard
C) Elephant
What is the process by which animals convert food into energy?
Cellular respiration
True or False: The sun is a planet.
False
Fill in the blank: __________ is the study of living organisms.
Biology
What is the name of the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact?
Friction
Multiple Choice: What type of rock is formed from cooled magma? A) Sedimentary B) Metamorphic C) Igneous D) Fossilized
C) Igneous
What is the primary function of the leaves of a plant?
To perform photosynthesis
True or False: Sound travels faster in air than in water.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen in the body.
circulatory