SCIENCE QUIZ BEE

A factor in an experiment that can change is a(n)____.

• Variable

• Hypothesis

• Control

• Observation

Used to investigate problems when it is impossible to perform experiments.

• Scientific Method

• Scientific Inquiry

• Technology

• Descriptive Research

A branch of science dealing with inanimate matter or with energy, physics, chemistry.

• Life Science

• Earth Science

• Physical Science

• Physics

What is a common property of nonmetals?

• malleability

• poor conductor

• ductility

• shininess

The force of gravity on an object is known as its ______.

• Mass

• Acceleration

• Force

• Weight

Where is the focus with respect to the epicenter ?

• directly below the epicenter

• directly above the epicenter

• in the P wave shadow zone

• in the S wave shadow zone

The moment magnitude of an earthquake depends on all of the following except __.

• the area of the fault break

• the rigidity of the fault

• the slip on the fault

• the type of faulting

A firefly collides with the windshield of a fast-moving bus, which statement is correct?

• The firefly and bus experience forces with the same magnitude.

• The bus experiences an impact force with a larger magnitude.

• The firefly experiences an impact force with a larger magnitude.

• The firefly and bus experience forces with the same direction.

The right and left sides of the heart are separated by a ­­­______.

• myocardium

• pericardium

• septum

• thrombocytes

Which of the following describes the pericardium?

• Membrane-containing fluid that increases friction between the surrounding organs when the heart beats

• Membrane-containing fluid that reduces friction between the surrounding organs when the heart beats

• A muscle that cover the lungs.

• Smooth muscles that relaxes the lungs.