science Flashcards

(27 cards)

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What is the main focus of the science test?

A

The main focus of the science test is to assess knowledge of key scientific concepts.

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True or False: The science test will include multiple choice questions.

A

True

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Fill in the blank: The scientific method involves _____ steps.

A

five

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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5
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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

A

Mitochondria

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True or False: Photosynthesis occurs in animals.

A

False

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a renewable energy source? A) Coal B) Solar C) Natural Gas

A

B) Solar

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9
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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy called?

A

Photosynthesis

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10
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Fill in the blank: The basic unit of life is the _____

A

cell

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Which scientist is known for the theory of evolution?

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Charles Darwin

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True or False: Water is a compound.

A

True

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13
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What is the pH level of pure water?

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7

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Multiple Choice: What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs? A) Ionic B) Covalent C) Hydrogen

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B) Covalent

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15
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What is the primary gas that plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the part of the experiment that does not receive treatment.

A

control group

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What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?

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True or False: The atomic number of an element is determined by the number of protons.

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Which type of rock is formed from cooling and solidification of magma?

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Multiple Choice: What is the main component of the Earth’s atmosphere? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Carbon Dioxide

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What is the term for a change in the genetic makeup of a population over time?

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the smallest particle of an element.

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What do we call the variable that is changed in an experiment?

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Independent variable

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True or False: Electrons have a positive charge.

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What is the term for the measure of how much matter is in an object?
Mass
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a type of macromolecule? A) Carbohydrates B) Proteins C) Minerals D) Lipids
C) Minerals
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What is the effect of temperature on the rate of chemical reactions?
Generally, an increase in temperature increases the rate of chemical reactions.