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The energy posessed by a ball on the window ledge of a tall building is an example of what kind of energy?
gravitational |
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potential |
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kinetic |
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inherent |
Kinetic energy is the energy posessed by a moving object. Potential energy is stored energy in a stationary object based on its location, position, shape, or state.
Which of the following is not a base unit in the metric system?
degree Fahrenheit |
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liter |
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gram |
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meter |
The Fahrenheit scale is used for measuring temperature in the British system. The metric system uses the Celsius scale.
Which of the following describes the Earth's outer core?
solid |
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primarily solid |
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makes up most of the Earth's volume |
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liquid |
The Earth's core is divided into the liquid outer core (1,430 miles or 2,300 km radius) and the solid inner core (745 miles or 1,200 km radius).
Heredity is the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one __________ to another.
generation |
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species |
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family |
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cell |
Heredity is the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another. Heredity is made possible via large strings of chromosomes which carry information encoded in genes.
In the foood chain, producers serve as a food source for other organisms. Typical producers are plants that can make their own food through photosynthesis and certain bacteria that are capable of converting inorganic substances into food through:
chemosynthesis |
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photosynthesis |
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decomposition |
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autotrophs |
Producers (autotrophs) serve as a food source for other organisms. Typical producers are plants that can make their own food through photosynthesis and certain bacteria that are capable of converting inorganic substances into food through chemosynthesis