Science SOL Review

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Who is the famous scientist known for using electricity to bring light into our homes?

Back

Thomas Edison

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What happens when tectonic plates slide past each other?

Back

An earthquake occurs.

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Which common plant grows wild in Virginia?

Back

Dogwood Tree

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What is a vertebrate?

Back

An animal with a backbone.

Front

What is the main function of a cell wall?

Back

To provide support.

Front

What is electricity?

Back

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Massive slabs of Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

Front

What is a plant cell?

Back

A basic unit of life in plants, characterized by a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole.

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

Back

To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.