Science Flashcards
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A student observes that a plant grows toward a light source over several days. Which process best explains this behavior?
Answer: Phototropism
Phototropism is the growth of a plant in response to light direction, caused by uneven auxin distribution.
Which type of rock is formed when sediments are compressed and cemented together over time?
Answer: Sedimentary
Sedimentary rock forms through compaction and cementation of sediment particles like sand, silt, and organic material.
A teacher wants students to understand Newton's Third Law. Which demonstration best illustrates action-reaction force pairs?
Answer: Two students pushing against each other on roller skates
Two students on roller skates pushing each other demonstrates equal and opposite forces acting on both students simultaneously.
Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration in eukaryotic cells?
Answer: Mitochondria
Mitochondria carry out cellular respiration, converting glucose and oxygen into ATP, the cell's primary energy currency.
A student mixes baking soda and vinegar and observes bubbling. What type of change has occurred?
Answer: Chemical change
A chemical change occurred because a new substance (carbon dioxide gas) was produced and the reaction cannot be easily reversed.
Which phase of the cell cycle involves the replication of DNA?
Answer: S phase
DNA replication occurs during the S (synthesis) phase of interphase, ensuring each daughter cell receives a complete genome.
The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that affects Florida's climate. Which best describes how ocean currents influence climate?
Answer: They transfer heat energy and moderate temperatures of nearby land
Ocean currents like the Gulf Stream distribute thermal energy, warming or cooling coastal regions and influencing precipitation patterns.