science Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the main focus of the science test?
The main focus of the science test is to assess knowledge of key scientific concepts.
True or False: The science test will include multiple choice questions.
True
Fill in the blank: The scientific method involves _____ steps.
five
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas.
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
True or False: Photosynthesis occurs in animals.
False
What is the formula for calculating density?
Density = Mass / Volume
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a renewable energy source? A) Coal B) Solar C) Natural Gas
B) Solar
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy called?
Photosynthesis
Fill in the blank: The basic unit of life is the _____
cell
Which scientist is known for the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
True or False: Water is a compound.
True
What is the pH level of pure water?
7
Multiple Choice: What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs? A) Ionic B) Covalent C) Hydrogen
B) Covalent
What is the primary gas that plants take in during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the part of the experiment that does not receive treatment.
control group
What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?
9.81 m/s²
True or False: The atomic number of an element is determined by the number of protons.
True
Which type of rock is formed from cooling and solidification of magma?
Igneous rock
Multiple Choice: What is the main component of the Earth’s atmosphere? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Carbon Dioxide
B) Nitrogen
What is the term for a change in the genetic makeup of a population over time?
Evolution
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the smallest particle of an element.
atom
What do we call the variable that is changed in an experiment?
Independent variable
True or False: Electrons have a positive charge.
False