Science Practice Flashcards
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What term describes an organism's role and interactions within its ecosystem, including what it eats and where it lives?
Answer: Niche
A niche encompasses an organism's role, resource use, and interactions with other organisms in its ecosystem.
Which type of energy is stored in an object due to its position or condition, such as a ball held at the top of a hill?
Answer: Potential energy
Potential energy is stored energy based on position, such as height above the ground, and converts to kinetic energy when released.
What is the process by which rock is broken down into smaller pieces by wind, water, or ice called?
Answer: Weathering
Weathering breaks rocks into smaller fragments through physical or chemical processes, without moving the material.
Which organ system is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the human body?
Answer: The circulatory system
The circulatory system, including the heart, blood, and blood vessels, delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the body.
What is the term for a change in matter that produces a new substance with different chemical properties, such as rusting or burning?
Answer: Chemical change
A chemical change creates a new substance with different properties, unlike a physical change which alters only form or appearance.
Which planet in our solar system is known as the 'Red Planet' due to iron oxide on its surface?
Answer: Mars
Mars appears red because of iron oxide, or rust, covering much of its surface.