science revision Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the formula for calculating speed?
Speed = Distance / Time
True or False: Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
True
Fill in the blank: The process by which plants make their own food is called __________.
photosynthesis
What is the main gas that plants take in during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a renewable energy source? A) Coal B) Oil C) Solar D) Natural Gas
C) Solar
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
True or False: The Earth revolves around the Sun.
True
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H2O
Fill in the blank: The force that pulls objects toward each other is called __________.
gravity
Multiple Choice: Which part of the plant is responsible for absorbing water? A) Leaves B) Roots C) Stem D) Flowers
B) Roots
What is the process of changing a liquid into a gas called?
Evaporation
True or False: All living things require oxygen to survive.
False
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
To exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) with the environment
Fill in the blank: __________ is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.
Friction
Multiple Choice: What type of rock is formed from cooled magma? A) Sedimentary B) Metamorphic C) Igneous D) Fossilized
C) Igneous
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
True or False: An ecosystem includes both living and non-living components.
True
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen in the body.
circulatory
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a part of the cell theory? A) All living things are made of cells B) Cells are the basic unit of life C) All cells come from pre-existing cells D) Cells can arise spontaneously
D) Cells can arise spontaneously
What is the main source of energy for the Earth?
The Sun
True or False: The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a substance is.
True
What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?
To absorb light energy for photosynthesis
Fill in the blank: __________ is the study of matter and its interactions.
Chemistry