MAP MAP Science 1

Question 1

What is photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and CO2 to make food

Answer

Photosynthesis is the process plants use to convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen.

Question 2

Which cell organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria

Answer

The mitochondria produce ATP (energy) through cellular respiration, earning the nickname 'powerhouse of the cell.'

Question 3

Which step of the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and turning into liquid water?

Accepted Answer

Condensation

Answer

Condensation occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere cools and converts back into liquid water, forming clouds and droplets.

Question 4

Which planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

Answer

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, orbiting at an average distance of about 36 million miles.

Question 5

What does Newton's First Law of Motion state?

Accepted Answer

An object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force

Answer

Newton's First Law states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.

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