The Environment, Energy, and Electricity Flashcards
(23 cards)
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Battery
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Cell
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Switch Opened
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Resistor
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Fixed Resistor
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Conductor / Cable
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Bulb
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Voltmeter
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Ammeter
What is a series circuit?
A circuit in which the current follows one path.
What is a parallel circuit?
A circuit where the current divides into two or more paths.
What is a resistor?
Designed to resist certain amounts of the electronic current
What is a conductor?
Aids in the flow of electricity by conducting electrons
What is Ohm’s law?
Ohm’s law shows the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.
What is Photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is used by plants to convert light energy into chemical energy
What is the Water cycle?
The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the earth
What is a predation relationship?
Predation is when one organism eats another organism, who is known as prey
What is a competition relationship?
Competition is where two organism compete for the same resources
What is a Commensalism relationship
Commensalism is where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.
What is a Parasitism relationship?
Parasitism is where one organism benefits from the other organism without the intent of killing it. It’s a relationship between the parasite and the host
What is a Mutualism relationship?
Mutualism is where both species or organisms benefit.
Define Energy flow in ecosystems
Energy flow consists of all living things within an ecosystem, organisms and biomes.
What is a Symbiosis relationship?
Type of close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms
