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An element in the physical state of __________ maintains neither a constant volume nor a constant shape.
liquid |
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solid |
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plasma |
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gas |
The gaseous state occurs at a higher temperature range than the solid and liquid states of the same substance. In this state, molecules flow very freely around each other and will spread out as far as they're able. Gases maintain neither a constant volume nor a constant shape.
__________ is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.
shingles |
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diabetes |
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scurvy |
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anemia |
Anemia, which may cause weakness, dizziness, and headaches is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.
A transition zone between two air masses is called:
boundary |
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thunderstorm |
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front |
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fog |
An air mass is a large body of air that has similar moisture (density) and temperature characteristics. A front is a transition zone between two air masses.
Which of the following is not a vector quantity?
mass |
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velocity |
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momentum |
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acceleration |
Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction. In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only. A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol: \(\vec{v}\)
Stratus clouds are __________clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base.
high-altitude |
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mid-altitude |
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all-altitude |
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low-altitude |
Clouds are categorized based on their shape, size, and altitude. Stratus clouds are low-altitude clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base. When stratus clouds occur on the ground the result is fog.