Science 9 Flashcards
What type of galaxy is the Milky Way classified as?
Spiral galaxy.
What is the term for the smallest unit of a chemical element?
Atom.
What is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen.
Name the process by which light energy is converted into chemical energy by plants.
Photosynthesis.
What is the boiling point of water at sea level in degrees Celsius?
100 degrees Celsius.
What type of blood cells are primarily responsible for oxygen transport?
Red blood cells.
What is the name of the force that opposes the relative motion of objects in contact?
Friction.
What is the name given to the study of fungi?
Mycology.
In what part of the human body would you find the hippocampus?
Brain.
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au.
What phenomenon causes a mirage?
Refraction of light.
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin.
Name the first element on the periodic table.
Hydrogen.
What is the term for an animal that eats both plants and animals?
Omnivore.
What type of reaction absorbs heat from the surroundings?
Endothermic reaction.
What is the name of the closest star to Earth?
The Sun.
What gas is produced during photosynthesis?
Oxygen.
What is the term for the change from gas to liquid?
Condensation.
What is the primary mineral found in bones?
Calcium.
What is the main source of energy for the Earth’s climate system?
The Sun.
What is the name given to a young frog?
Tadpole.
What type of wave is used in microwave ovens?
Microwave radiation.
What is the measure of the intensity of an earthquake?
Richter scale.
What is the common name for Sodium Chloride?
Salt.
What is the term for the study of the relationship between organisms and their environment?
Ecology.
