Introduction to Natural Science Flashcards
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Which element has the chemical symbol 'O'?
Answer: Oxygen
Oxygen's chemical symbol is O on the periodic table.
What process do cells use to divide and produce two identical daughter cells?
Answer: Mitosis
Mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells.
Which type of energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds?
Answer: Chemical energy
Chemical energy is stored in the bonds between atoms in compounds.
What is the name for the boundary where two tectonic plates meet?
Answer: Fault
A fault is a fracture where tectonic plates meet and can move.
Which gas makes up the largest percentage of Earth's atmosphere?
Answer: Nitrogen
Nitrogen comprises about 78% of Earth's atmosphere.
What is the term for an animal that eats only plants?
Answer: Herbivore
Herbivores feed exclusively on plant material.
Which unit is used to measure electric current?
Answer: Ampere
The ampere measures the rate of flow of electric charge.