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Which of the following does not represent the freezing point of water?
0°C |
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32°F |
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273K |
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0°F |
The Fahrenheit scale fixes the freezing point of water at 32°F, the Celsuis scale at 0°C, and the Kelvin scale at 273K.
Which of these is not a function of bone in the human skeletal system?
produce blood cells |
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store minerals |
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protect bodily organs |
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store vitamins |
Hard bones provide primary support for the endoskeleton while more flexible cartilage is found at the end of all bones, at the joints, and in the nose and ears. In addition to providing support and protecting bodily organs, bones also produce blood cells and store minerals like calcium.
Which of the following describes the Earth's mantle?
primarily solid |
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primarily liquid |
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liquid |
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solid |
Mantle makes up 84% of the Earth's volume and has an average thickness of approximately 1,800 miles (2,900 km). It is dense, hot, and primarily solid although in places it behaves more like a viscous fluid as the plates of the upper mantle and crust gradually "float" along its circumference.
The gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon is responsible for which of these?
seasons |
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the northern lights |
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tides |
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day and night cycle |
Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon.
In a eukaryotic cell, which organelles deal with proteins?
ribosomes |
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all of these deal with proteins |
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Golgi apparatus |
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endoplasmic reticulum |
The nucleus of a eukaryotic cell contains the genetic material of the cell and is surrounded by cytoplasm which contains many organelles. Ribosomes produce proteins, endoplasmic reticulum helps synthesize proteins and fats, and Golgi apparatus prepares proteins for use.