Vocabulary Practice Science Bowl

Front

What is the role of a moderator in a nuclear reactor?

Back

Slows down neutrons

Front

Only uranium ___ can undergo nuclear fission.

Back

235

Front

Endotherm

Back

An animal that can generate heat (warm-blooded)

Front

A beta particle is a high energy electron produced from radioactive decay and has a ___ charge like all electrons.

Back

-1

Front

permafrost

Back

A layer of soil, sand or rock that remains frozen at or below 0 degrees Celsius for at least two years

Front

Fill in the blank: 'Competition' refers to two or more species of animal competing for the same ________.

Back

resources

Front

Mutualism

Back

A relationship where two or more species benefit from each other

Front

Fill in the blank: 'Predation' is when one organism kills and ________ another.

Back

consumes

Front

herbivore

Back

An animal that eats plants exclusively

Front

An 'omnivore' is an animal that eats plants and animals or ________.

Back

insects