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