Granddaddy of all Science Quizs

This occurs when the last individual organism of a species dies

Subduction happens at a

A change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene is called a

A shear force is present at a

These cannot reproduce on their own and need to use a host cell

The rigid uppermost part of the mantle is called the

All of the following would be considered adaptations EXCEPT

Which scientist introduced the idea of energy levels to the modern atomic model?

_____ resists the motion of two surfaces that are touching

The different forms of a gene are called

Small holes or channels in the soil through which water can move are called

All of the following are types of igneous rock EXCEPT

The fore that every object exerts on all other objects because of their masses is known as

Theory that states Earth's surface is made of rigid slabs of rock that are in constant motion

Mt. St. Helens is an example of this

True or False: Speed and velocity are not always the same.

Which of the following minerals has a hardness of ten on the Mohs hardness scale?

_____ is the gravitation force exerted on an object

A genetic factor that blocks another genetic factors is called a ___________ trait.

A network of threadlike proteins that act as a framework for a cell is known as the

Microscopic prokaryotes are also called

Yellowstone is an example of this type of volcano

_____ is the gravitation force exerted on an object

Which of the following scientists experimented with cathode ray tubes discovering electrons

Which element combines with chlorine to form common table salt?

A possible explanation that can be tested by scientific investigations

Any factor in an experiment that can more than one value is known as a

Geneticists call how a trait appears, or is expressed, that traits'

Using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs is a(n)

When a semipermeable cell membrane allows water to pass through it __________ is taking place.

The Moon orbits Earth in a nearly circular path. What is the centripetal force?

The study of landforms, rocks, soil and forces that shape Earth's surface is called

DNA stands for

The elements in the first group on the periodic table are called

The study of chemistry and physics is called

Areas with low relief and high elevation are called

The change in velocity over time is known as

It is critical that you identify this when describing an object's position

The difference between the initial and final position of an object is know as the

A compressive force is present at a

Which would decrease the rate of a chemical reaction?

Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection includes all of the following EXCEPT

The smallest unit of life is called a _______.

A slight difference in an inherited trait of an individual member of a species is known as

The factor that is measured or observed during an experiment is known as the

Force equals mass times acceleration (F = m x a) is also known as

A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite, ordered chemical composition is a

When the two alleles of a gene are the same, its genotype is

How far and object moves is known as

Who discovered the cell?

Which of the following is NOT a sign a chemical change may have occurred?

This type of volcano is the result of quiet eruptions of magma, sides are gentle slopes

Which of the following is NOT a scale used to measure Earthquakes?

The process of changing once-living materials into dark-colored organic matter is known as

The flexible covering that protects the inside of the cell from the environment is called the

The ability to maintain steady internal conditions when outside conditions change is known as

Alfred Wegener put forth the Theory of ________________.

The liquid water on Earth is known as the

When plant cells use sunlight to help make food ________ is taking place.

Linneaus's naming system which gives each organism a two-word scientific name is known as

A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events is a(n)

When rock is broken up into smaller pieces _________ is taking place.

The elements like neon and argon are highly unreactive and are called

Which element has the atomic symbol K?

This type of volcano is the result of ash eruptions, it is small and steep sided

The Naturalist who developed a theory of how evolution works is

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction is also known as

Which describes how mixtures differ from substances?

Which scientist discovered the neutron?

The difference between the initial and final position of an object is know as the

A duck is an example of a ______________ organism.

Which of the following is an invertebrate?

A description of how similar or close measurements are to each other is called

What is Mrs. Sebert's favorite subject in science?

The total distance traveled divided by the amount of time it takes to travel that distance is

The Great Rift Valley in Africa is an example of a

Which of the following is NOT part of cell theory

The study of living things is called__________ or biology.

What organelle is found in plant cells but NOT animal cells?

What did Gregor Mendel, an Austrian monk, experiment with?

A branched diagram that show the relationships among organisms is known as a

All of the following are characteristics of life EXCEPT

Petrified wood is an example of this type of fossil

Which scientist developed the first periodic table of elements based on atomic mass?

The total momentum of a group of objects stays the same unless outside forces act on the object

How to you calculate work?

The mass per unit volume is called

A tensile force is present at a

The movement of sand along a shoreline due to wind is considered

Which is a size-dependent property?

It takes two ______________ genes to be present in an offspring for that trait to be observed.

The study of how traits are passed from parent to offspring is known as

What is the term used to describe a liquid's resistance to flow?

What scientist(s) determined the structure of the DNA moledule?

Areas with high relief and high elevation are called

An officer monitoring traffic on the side of a road with a radar gun is measuring this

A ________ is an explanation of observation or events based on knowledge gained over time.

A preserved baby mammoth found in Siberia is considered

Which is not an atomic particle?

A spoken or written summary of observation is called a(n)

True or False: Distance and Displacement are always equal.

The factor that you want to test in an experiment is known as the

Which of the following scientists experimented with gold foil and discovered the atomic nucleus

The layer of gases surrounding Earth is known as the

The organisms that live in the soil in a specific region is known as

Which element has the atomic symbol Na?

Most of the volcanic activity on Earth occurs

The process of changing position is known as

Which is an example of a renewable energy resource?

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of matter?

The Earth's solid body is known as the

The elements in the second group on the periodic table are called

Which element has the atomic symbol Mn?

The three main classifications of rock are:

The movement of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler object is called

The passing of traits from parent to offspring is known as

The living organisms on Earth are known as the

A description of how close a measurement is to an accepted or true value is called

Which is the step in mitosis where chromosomes line up single file at the middle of the cell?

The frozen water on Earth is known as the

Who is considered the father of genetics?

A ________ describes a pattern or event in nature that is always true.

Molten rock on Earth's surface is called

Areas with low relief and low elevation are called

The San Andreas fault is an example of a

The two alleles that control the phenotype of a trait are called the trait's

Volcano that forms when a volcano's summit collapses in on itself

In what year did scientists determine the structure of the DNA molecule?

A fault boundary where the slabs of rock are moving toward each other is a

Which organelle is used to store water?

Which of the following is an example of an element?

Type of volcano forms from layers of ash and magma, alternating quiet and explosive eruptions

An object at rest tends to stay at rest and an object in motion tends to stay in motion also is

The control center for the cell is the

A change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene is called a

Atoms of the same ________ have the same number of protons.

Which of the following is NOT a domain?

Which of the following is a compound machine?

The steps of sedimentary rock formation , in order are:

A print of an ancient fern on a rock is an example of this type of fossil

Two or more elements combine to form a molecule in set ratios to form a

A section on a chromosome that has genetic information for one trait is called a(n)

A member of the mineral group that has silicon and oxygen in its crystal structures is a

What is the structure of a DNA moledule best described as?

Logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge is a(n)

The thick middle part of the Earth in which convection currents move is called the

Geologists use all of the following to identify a mineral EXCEPT

This type of fossil is formed when an organism dies, leaves an impression which fills with mud

Which of the following is NOT a temperature scale?

Investigation& exploration of natural events & gathering new information that results is called

Which is NOT an example of single parent reproduction?

Change over time in populations of related species is known as

The mid ocean ridge forms at a

Dinosaur tracks and nests are example of this type of fossil

The factors in an experiment that remain the same are known as