SCIENCE Flashcards
(60 cards)
What is the primary function of hemoglobin?
Transporting oxygen in the blood
Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that binds oxygen for delivery to tissues.
What type of organism does not have a backbone?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish are invertebrates that lack a skeletal structure.
What natural phenomenon is produced by heat and can create a breeze?
Clouds
Clouds form when water vapor condenses into droplets due to cooling, which can occur with heat changes.
What is the process called when minerals and crystals form?
Crystalization
Crystalization occurs when minerals solidify from a solution or melt.
What is the significance of a pH level less than 7?
Indicates acidity
A pH level below 7 signifies that a solution is acidic.
What two parts of a plant are essential for growth and survival?
Root & Stem
Roots anchor the plant and absorb nutrients, while stems provide support and transport nutrients.
What is formed when a base reacts with H+?
Cation
A cation is a positively charged ion that forms when a base accepts protons.
What are the three layers of the lithosphere?
Upper mantle, crust
The lithosphere includes the upper mantle and the crust, which are crucial for tectonic activity.
What process occurs when moisture inside a car evaporates?
Evaporation
Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into vapor, often accelerated by heat.
What is the chemical element represented by the symbol ‘C’?
Carbon
Carbon is essential for life and is a key component of organic molecules.
What process do producers use to create food?
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy in plants, algae, and some bacteria.
What is the neutron notation for an atom with 20 protons and 20 neutrons?
40/20
The notation indicates the atomic mass (40) and atomic number (20) of the element.
What instrument measures seismic activity?
Seismograph
A seismograph detects and records the intensity of seismic waves during earthquakes.
What are seismic waves?
Elastic waves generated by impulses
Seismic waves are produced by earthquakes or explosions and travel through the Earth.
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
True or False: The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons.
True
Fill in the blank: The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy is called _____.
photosynthesis
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a noble gas? A) Oxygen B) Helium C) Nitrogen
B) Helium
What is the primary gas found in the Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
True or False: The speed of light is approximately 300,000 kilometers per second.
True
What is the term for the variable that is manipulated in an experiment?
Independent variable
Fill in the blank: The basic unit of life is the _____.
cell