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Which of the following is not part of the carbon cycle?
photosynthesis |
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precipitation |
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respiration |
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decomposition |
The carbon cycle represents the ciruit of carbon through Earth's ecosystem. Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is absorbed by plants through photosynthesis. Plants then die and release carbon back into the atmosphere during decomposition or are eaten by animals who breathe (respiration) the carbon into the atmosphere they exhale and produce waste which also releases carbon as it decays.
Earth's history is divided into time periods, which of these is the longest time period?
epoch |
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eon |
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era |
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age |
The Earth is approximately 4.6 billion years old and its history is divided into time periods based on the events that took place and the forms of life that were dominant during those periods. The largest graduation of time is the eon and each eon is subdivided into eras, eras into periods, periods into epochs, and epochs into ages.
__________ is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.
shingles |
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diabetes |
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anemia |
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scurvy |
Anemia, which may cause weakness, dizziness, and headaches is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.
Universal donor blood can be given to a person with any blood type. Which blood type is the universal donor?
O-positive |
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AB |
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O |
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O-negative |
Blood transfer is limited by the type and Rh factor of the blood. Someone who has Rh-factor negative blood cannot receive blood with a positive type but a person with Rh-factor positive type blood can receive Rh-negative blood. Type O negative blood is the universal donor because it can be given to a person with any blood type. Type AB positive is the universal recipient meaning someone with this blood type can receive any other type of blood.
What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?
cerebrum |
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medulla |
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cerebellum |
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brainstem |
The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.