Quiz Bowl Science

What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Cell

• Molecule

• Organ

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What type of energy is stored in food?

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Electrical Energy

Which of the following is a producer in an ecosystem?

• Lion

• Grass

• Fungi

• Bear

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What force pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

• Magnetic force

• Gravity

• Friction

• Air resistance

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Which part of the cell contains the genetic material?

• Cytoplasm

• Cell wall

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

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What is the main source of energy for the Earth?

• Wind

• Water

• The Sun

• Geothermal

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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In which ecosystem would you find a cactus?

• Tundra

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Grassland

What is the term for the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

• Climate

• Weather

• Atmosphere

• Environment

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