Science Flashcards

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

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True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The process by which plants make their own food is called __________.

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Photosynthesis

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, gas

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Which part of the cell contains genetic material?

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Nucleus

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True or False: The mitochondria is known as the powerhouse of the cell.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The Earth’s crust is made up of __________.

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Tectonic plates

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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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True or False: The heart is a muscle.

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True

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What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

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Arteries

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What is the role of the small intestine?

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Nutrient absorption

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Multiple choice: Which organ is responsible for detoxifying chemicals in the body? A) Heart B) Liver C) Lungs D) Kidneys

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B) Liver

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What is the function of the large intestine?

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Water absorption and waste elimination

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What is the main function of the skeletal system?

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Support and protection of internal organs

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What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a renewable resource? A) Coal B) Oil C) Solar energy D) Natural gas

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C) Solar energy

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17
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What is au on element table

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Gold

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18
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True or False: Water is a compound.

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True

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19
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What is the chemical symbol for gold?

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Au

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Fill in the blank: The pH scale measures how __________ a substance is.

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Acidic or basic

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What is the main purpose of a scientific experiment?

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To test a hypothesis

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of living things? A) Growth B) Movement C) Respiration D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

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What is the term for the variable that is changed in an experiment?

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Independent variable

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True or False: The dependent variable is the one that is measured in an experiment.

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Fill in the blank: __________ is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water.
Condensation
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What is the main source of energy for the Earth?
The Sun
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas? A) Carbon dioxide B) Methane C) Oxygen D) Nitrous oxide
C) Oxygen
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What is the main function of the respiratory system?
To facilitate gas exchange
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True or False: The diaphragm is a muscle that helps in breathing.
True
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Fill in the blank: __________ are the building blocks of proteins.
Amino acids
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What is the function of enzymes in biological systems?
To speed up chemical reactions
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Multiple choice: Which of the following processes occurs in the mitochondria? A) Photosynthesis B) Respiration C) Digestion D) Excretion
B) Respiration
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What is the process by which a liquid changes into a gas called?
Evaporation
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True or False: An ecosystem consists of living and non-living components.
True
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Fill in the blank: __________ is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment.
Ecology
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What is the term for the maximum population size that an environment can sustain?
Carrying capacity
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a decomposer? A) Grass B) Mushroom C) Rabbit D) Eagle
B) Mushroom
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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?
The Sun
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True or False: Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in an ecosystem.
True
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Fill in the blank: __________ is the process by which nitrogen is converted into a usable form for plants.
Nitrogen fixation
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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?
A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.
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Multiple choice: Which layer of the Earth is liquid? A) Crust B) Mantle C) Outer core D) Inner core
C) Outer core
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What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
To protect the body
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True or False: The skin is the largest organ of the body.
True
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Fill in the blank: The __________ system regulates body functions through hormones.
Endocrine
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What is the function of the immune system?
To protect the body against pathogens
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Multiple choice: Which cell type is responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood? A) White blood cells B) Platelets C) Red blood cells D) Plasma
C) Red blood cells
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What is the term for the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment?
Homeostasis
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True or False: All animals are heterotrophs.
True
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Fill in the blank: __________ is the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy.
Passive transport
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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
To absorb sunlight
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a product of respiration? A) Glucose B) Oxygen C) Carbon dioxide D) Water
C) Carbon dioxide
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What is the primary function of the nervous system?
To transmit signals throughout the body
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True or False: Neurons are the basic units of the nervous system.
True
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Fill in the blank: __________ is the type of energy stored in food.
Chemical energy
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What is the function of the excretory system?
To remove waste from the body
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Multiple choice: Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood? A) Heart B) Lungs C) Kidneys D) Liver
C) Kidneys
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