Science Quiz Bee Reviewer

Vocabulary practice flashcards based on the Science Quiz Bee Reviewer covering matter, human senses, anatomy, illnesses, robotics, and animal adaptations.

Volume

The amount of space occupied by matter.

Mass

The amount of matter inside an object.

Hardness

The ability of a solid to resist scratching or breaking.

Brittleness

The property that makes solids easy to break.

Malleability

The ability of metals to be hammered into different shapes.

Ductility

The ability of metals to be easily bent or stretched, just like copper wires.

Fluidity

The ability of liquids to flow.

Phase Change

The change of state in matter produced by changing its temperature.

Thermometer

An instrument used to measure the temperature of an object.

Celsius

The standard unit of measurement in temperature identified in the reviewer.

Melting Point

The temperature at which a solid starts to melt.

Freezing

The process of changing a liquid object to a solid, such as water to ice cubes.

Evaporation

The process of changing liquid to gas, such as the vapor in boiling water.

Sublimation

The phase change where matter changes directly from solid to gas, such as mothballs shrinking when exposed.

Condensation

The process that changes gas to liquid, such as water droplets forming on a mirror from exhaled air.

Deposition

The process in which gaseous materials change into solid without passing through the liquid phase, such as the formation of ice frost on windows.

Photosynthesis

The process of food-making among plants.

Herbivores

Animals that only eat plants, such as cows, goats, horses, and rabbits.

Carnivores

Animals that consume only meat or flesh to survive, such as lions, tigers, sharks, and snakes.

Omnivores

Animals, including bears, monkeys, and humans, that eat both plants and animal flesh or meat.

Reflexes

An instant reaction performed as a response to a certain stimulus, such as blinking when eyes are exposed to dust.

Asimo

The humanoid robot developed and designed by Honda in October 2000.

Cornea (Cornia)

The transparent film-like covering of the eye that controls and focuses the amount of light entering it.

Iris

The colorful part of the eye that regulates the amount of light that can enter the pupil.

Pupil

The center opening of the iris where light enters our eyes.

Lens

A clear and colorless part behind the iris that receives the light that enters through the pupil.

Retina

The part of the eye located at the back which receives light from the lens, where the image formed is inverted.

Sclera

The white part of the eye that surrounds the pupil and iris.

Optic Nerve

The nerve that sends messages to the brain regarding the visual images that we see.

Conjunctivitis (Sore Eyes)

An eye infection that makes the eyes pinkish, itchy, sore, and painful.

Sty (Bujinggit)

An eye illness characterized by a painful swelling like a boil in the eyelid.

Hyperopia

The medical term for farsightedness, where far objects are perceived better than near objects.

Myopia (Nearsightedness)

An eye condition where a person sees near objects clearly, while far away objects appear blurry.

Astigmatism

An eye condition caused by a curved eyeball or an irregularly shaped cornea that blurs vision and impairs focusing.

Pinna (Auricle)

The outer part of the ear that collects soundwaves and where earrings are placed.

Eardrum

The part of the ear that vibrates as it receives sound waves from the ear canal.

Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup

The three tiny bones connected at the back of the eardrum that carry vibrations to the inner ear.

Cochlea

A snail-like structure in the ear that changes vibrations created by the three tiny bones into signals to the inner ear.

Organ of Corti

The organ of hearing found inside the cochlea.

Auditory Nerve

The nerve that sends sound signals to the brain.

Otitis Externa

An ear condition described by an inflammation of the external ear canal caused by bacteria, also known as Swimmer's Ear.

Otitis Media

An ear condition characterized by inflammation of the middle ear and the presence of pus in the eardrum.

Tongue

The sense organ used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking.

Papillae

Small bumps on the tongue where lots of taste buds are located.

Thrush

A common ailment where white bumps appear on the tongue, cheeks, or sides of the mouth, making swallowing or eating difficult.

Nostril

The two external openings of the nose through which air passes.

Cilia

Tiny hairs inside the nose that filter dust and keep particles from entering.

Mucus

A sticky fluid inside the nose that catches dust, germs, and other substances.

Olfactory Nerve

The nerve that sends smell signals to the brain.

Epistaxis (Nose Bleeding)

An ailment of the nose caused by broken blood vessels in the nasal cavity, often due to extreme heat or cold.

Allergic Rhinitis

A condition characterized by an inflammation of the nasal cavity and mucous membrane caused by allergens like pollen or dust.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin.

Pores

The tiny openings of the skin through which sweat is released.

Dermis

The layer of the skin directly below the epidermis.

Sweat Glands

Glands located in the dermis that create sweat or perspiration.

Oil Glands

Glands located in the dermis that produce sebum to act as the skin's natural lubricant.

Hypodermis

The layer of the skin made mostly of fat that insulates the body and absorbs shock.

Acne

A skin disease marked by excessive pimples, especially on the face.

Eczema

A skin inflammation that causes itchy, scaly, and patchy rashes.

Dandruff

A scaly and itchy condition of the scalp characterized by white or grayish flakes shedding from the scalp.

Warts

Small rough growths on the skin caused by a virus that makes skin cells grow excessively.

Hives

Raised, red, itchy patches on the skin resulting from an allergic reaction.

Skin

The largest organ in the human body.

Camouflage

The ability of an organism to hide from predators by blending with the colors and patterns of its environment.

Oil (Black Gold)

A non-renewable substance commonly referred to as 'black gold'.

Rainbow

An optical display formed when white sunlight passes through transparent materials and separates into colors.

PAGASA

Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Service Administration).

Precipitation

The process where heavily condensed water in clouds falls back to the ground as rain.

Predators

Animals that hunt, kill, and feed on other animals.

Prey

Animals that are killed and consumed by other animals.

Habitat

The natural environment where animals live, find sustenance, and interact with other organisms.

Terrestrial Animals

Animals that live primarily on land, including farms, forests, and homes.

Aquatic Animals

Animals that live in water bodies, such as oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and ponds.

Amphibians

Animals that can live in both land and water environments, such as turtles, frogs, and ducks.