Science Spiral

Front

What is an ABIOTIC factor in an ecosystem?

Back

An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

Front

What do the arrows in a food chain or web represent?

Back

The arrows show the direction in which energy is flowing between organisms.

Front

What are the major parts of the nervous system?

Back

The major parts of the nervous system are the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Front

What is conduction in terms of heat transfer?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat energy through direct contact between materials.

Front

What level of organization is blood classified as?

Back

Blood is classified as a tissue.

Front

Define ecosystem.

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

Front

What is a food chain?

Back

A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass.

Front

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

Back

A food chain is a single pathway of energy flow, while a food web consists of multiple interconnected food chains.

Front

What is the function of the brain in the nervous system?

Back

The brain processes information and coordinates responses in the body.