Granddaddy of all Science Quizs

Which would decrease the rate of a chemical reaction?

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

Which element has the atomic symbol Na?

Which is NOT an example of single parent reproduction?

Which of the following is an example of an element?

The living organisms on Earth are known as the

_____ is the gravitation force exerted on an object

Which of the following is a compound machine?

Yellowstone is an example of this type of volcano

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

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

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

Alfred Wegener put forth the Theory of ________________.

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

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

The San Andreas fault is an example of a

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

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

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

Which of the following is NOT part of cell theory

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

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

The mid ocean ridge forms at a

Dinosaur tracks and nests are example of this type of fossil

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

The rigid uppermost part of the mantle is called the

Which is a size-dependent property?

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

Which of the following is NOT a domain?

Which element has the atomic symbol K?

The frozen water on Earth is known as the

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

How to you calculate work?

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

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

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

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

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

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

True or False: Distance and Displacement are always equal.

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

Areas with high relief and high elevation are called

The change in velocity over time is known as

DNA stands for

A preserved baby mammoth found in Siberia is considered

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

Which is not an atomic particle?

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

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

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

The Great Rift Valley in Africa is an example of a

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

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

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

_____ is the gravitation force exerted on an object

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

Change over time in populations of related species is known as

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

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

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

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

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

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

The different forms of a gene are called

The passing of traits from parent to offspring is known as

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

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

A duck is an example of a ______________ organism.

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

Which of the following is an invertebrate?

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

Which scientist discovered the neutron?

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

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

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

Who discovered the cell?

A possible explanation that can be tested by scientific investigations

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

The three main classifications of rock are:

Who is considered the father of genetics?

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

Microscopic prokaryotes are also called

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

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

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

The liquid water on Earth is known as the

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

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

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

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

The study of living things is called__________ or biology.

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

Molten rock on Earth's surface is called

Which is an example of a renewable energy resource?

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

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

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

Geologists use all of the following to identify a mineral EXCEPT

The control center for the cell is the

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

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

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

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

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

Most of the volcanic activity on Earth occurs

The smallest unit of life is called a _______.

How far and object moves is known as

All of the following are types of igneous rock EXCEPT

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

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

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

Which of the following is NOT a temperature scale?

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

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

A tensile force is present at a

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

Mt. St. Helens is an example of this

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

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

All of the following would be considered adaptations EXCEPT

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

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

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

This occurs when the last individual organism of a species dies

All of the following are characteristics of life EXCEPT

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

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

Subduction happens at a

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

The Earth's solid body is known as the

Which organelle is used to store water?

Petrified wood is an example of this type of fossil

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

The steps of sedimentary rock formation , in order are:

Which element has the atomic symbol Mn?

The Naturalist who developed a theory of how evolution works is

A compressive force is present at a

The process of changing position is known as

Areas with low relief and low elevation are called

Which describes how mixtures differ from substances?

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

The mass per unit volume is called

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

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

A shear force is present at a

The layer of gases surrounding Earth is known as the

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

Which element combines with chlorine to form common table salt?

The study of chemistry and physics is called

Areas with low relief and high elevation are called

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

_____ resists the motion of two surfaces that are touching

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

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

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