Pearson Quiz 2 Flashcards
The volume of water is 2.5 liters. When an object with an irregular shape and a mass of 40 grams is submerged in the water, the volume of water is 4.5 liters. What is the density of the object?
20 g/l
Which of the following represents a chemical change?
A spoiling apple
The amount of potential energy an object has depends on all the following except its…
temperature
Which statement best explains the Biological Species Concept (BSC)?
It states the status of species is based on the reproductive isolation of populations.
What is the result of allopartic speciation?
New species due to geographic isolation
How did Jean Baptiste Lamarck’s theory of evolution compare to Darwin’s theory of natural selection?
He proposed an alternative theory by stating that favorable traits developed due to environmental conditions and desire and needs of the organisms.
The main of function of ___ is to reduce the number of chromosomes to the half the number of parent cells?
Meiosis I
The organelle contains digestive enzymes that breaks down and unneeded substances. They are also thought to be linked to the aging process. What part of a cell does this describe?
Lysosomes
Which of the following is not connected to the process of mountain building?
Heat
Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?
Vinegar fizzing when poured on a rock.
Which of the following situations would result in the generation of new crust?
Two crustal plates move apart.
In order to be included in the formation of scientific conclusion, evidence must be…
Reproducible.
