Science Exam Flashcards
(48 cards)
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
True or False: Plants perform photosynthesis to produce their own food.
True
Fill in the blank: The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment is called _____.
Homeostasis
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Which part of the cell is known as the powerhouse?
Mitochondria
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a renewable energy source? A) Solar B) Wind C) Coal D) Hydro
C) Coal
What is the main function of the roots in plants?
Absorb water and nutrients from the soil
True or False: All living organisms reproduce.
True
What is the smallest unit of an element?
Atom
Fill in the blank: The force that pulls objects toward each other is called _____.
Gravity
What is the main gas produced by plants during photosynthesis?
Oxygen
Multiple Choice: What is the process by which plants lose water vapor? A) Respiration B) Transpiration C) Evaporation D) Condensation
B) Transpiration
What is the primary function of the leaves in a plant?
Photosynthesis
True or False: The heart is part of the digestive system.
False
Fill in the blank: The building blocks of proteins are called _____.
Amino acids
What is the name of the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?
Evaporation
Multiple Choice: Which of the following organs is responsible for filtering blood? A) Liver B) Kidney C) Heart D) Lung
B) Kidney
What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?
The Sun
True or False: An ecosystem includes both living and non-living components.
True
Fill in the blank: The process by which organisms evolve over time is known as _____.
Natural selection
What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat?
Biodiversity
Multiple Choice: Which gas do animals exhale? A) Oxygen B) Carbon Dioxide C) Nitrogen D) Hydrogen
B) Carbon Dioxide
What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
Transport nutrients and oxygen to cells