Science 1A Flashcard-Based Competition

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What type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?

Back

Radio waves have the longest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Back

Capillaries are responsible for the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

Front

What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

Front

What causes the sky to appear blue during the day?

Back

The blue color of the sky is due to Rayleigh scattering of sunlight by atmospheric molecules, which scatters blue light more effectively than other colors.

Front

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

Back

Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

Back

The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.

Front

What is the process of cellular respiration?

Back

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Front

What is the main component of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen is the main component of the Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78%.

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What is the function of chlorophyll in plants?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that allows plants to absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.