NM-MSSA Science 3

Question 1

What type of energy is stored in chemical bonds of food?

Accepted Answer

Chemical potential energy

Answer

Chemical potential energy is stored in the bonds between atoms in molecules, including the molecules in food.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

Accepted Answer

Ice melting

Answer

Melting ice is a physical change because only the state of matter changes—the water molecules remain the same.

Question 3

What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?

Accepted Answer

Generate energy

Answer

Mitochondria are the organelles that produce ATP (energy) through cellular respiration, earning them the nickname 'powerhouse of the cell.'

Question 4

In which phase of the water cycle does liquid water become water vapor?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

Answer

Evaporation is the process by which liquid water absorbs heat energy and transforms into water vapor.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Coal

Answer

Coal is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years and cannot be replenished on a human timescale, making it non-renewable.

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