Home > B1 VocabularyBasic Scientific Principles and Concepts Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 0% Basic Scientific Principles and Concepts 1. A ______ is a type of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells. meiosis mitosis fusion fission 2. A ______ is a group of similar organisms that can reproduce and produce fertile offspring. order family species genus 3. The ______ is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system. Triangulum Whirlpool Milky Way Andromeda 4. The ______ is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight. digestion respiration fermentation photosynthesis 5. A ______ is a scientific instrument used to observe distant celestial objects. telescope microscope spectrometer barometer 6. A ______ is a type of rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. metamorphic igneous sedimentary volcanic 7. The ______ is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. density weight mass volume 8. The ______ is the force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth. inertia gravity friction magnetism 9. The ______ is the scientific study of matter and its interactions. physics geology chemistry biology 10. A ______ is a small unit of life that is the basic building block of all living organisms. cell molecule organism atom 11. A ______ is a type of energy associated with motion. kinetic thermal potential chemical 12. The ______ is the organ in the body responsible for pumping blood. lungs heart stomach liver 13. A ______ is a natural satellite that orbits a planet. comet asteroid star moon 14. A ______ is a form of energy transfer that occurs through electromagnetic waves. conduction radiation refraction convection 15. The ______ is a unit of measurement for energy. liter second joule meter 16. A ______ is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed. catalyst reactant solvent product 17. The ______ is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth. core crust atmosphere mantle 18. The ______ is the outermost layer of the Earth. asthenosphere crust mantle core Your score is The average score is 39% 0% Restart quiz