Science Quiz

What is the primary process that occurs in leaves to produce food for the plant?

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

What are the three ingredients the leaf needs to perform its work?

• Soil, air, and sunlight

• Water, air, and light

• Nutrients, carbon dioxide, and heat

Besides photosynthesis, what is another important job of the leaves?

• Water storage

• Production of vitamins and proteins

• Root development

What is a special leaf sometimes called?

• Modified leaf

• Unique leaf

• Adapted leaf

The spines of cactuses are special leaves that lack what important component?

• Water

• Air

• Chlorophyll

What is the term for animals without backbones?

• Vertebrates

• Invertebrates

• Arthropods

What is the term for the study of insects?

• Entomology

• Arachnology

• Herpetology

What characterizes spiders in terms of antennae?

• They have long antennae

• They have no antennae

• They have short antennae

What is the study of earthquakes known as?

• Meteorology

• Seismology

• Speleology

How is coal primarily used?

• Construction material

• Fuel

• Fertilizer