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 form of energy transfer that occurs through electromagnetic waves. radiation convection refraction conduction 2. The ______ is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. density weight volume mass 3. A ______ is a group of similar organisms that can reproduce and produce fertile offspring. order genus species family 4. The ______ is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system. Whirlpool Triangulum Andromeda Milky Way 5. The ______ is the force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth. friction magnetism inertia gravity 6. A ______ is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed. product reactant solvent catalyst 7. The ______ is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth. core atmosphere crust mantle 8. A ______ is a type of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells. fusion meiosis fission mitosis 9. A ______ is a small unit of life that is the basic building block of all living organisms. cell atom molecule organism 10. A ______ is a type of rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. metamorphic igneous volcanic sedimentary 11. The ______ is the outermost layer of the Earth. core mantle asthenosphere crust 12. A ______ is a natural satellite that orbits a planet. star asteroid moon comet 13. A ______ is a type of energy associated with motion. chemical kinetic thermal potential 14. A ______ is a scientific instrument used to observe distant celestial objects. barometer microscope spectrometer telescope 15. The ______ is a unit of measurement for energy. second liter joule meter 16. The ______ is the organ in the body responsible for pumping blood. liver lungs stomach heart 17. The ______ is the scientific study of matter and its interactions. biology physics geology chemistry 18. The ______ is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight. digestion respiration photosynthesis fermentation Your score is The average score is 39% 0% Restart quiz
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