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In taxonomy, domains are the broadest classification of life. How many domains are there?
3 |
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6 |
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5 |
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dozens |
The broadest classification of life splits all organisms into three groups called domains. The three domains of life are bacteria, archaea and eukaryota.
What is a major difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
one controls thinking, the other controls feeling |
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each belongs to a different nervous system |
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one is inherited, the other is learned |
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one controls voluntary activity, one controls involuntary activity |
Both are part of the peripheral nervous system. The somatic nervous system sends sensory information to the central nervous system and controls voluntary actions while the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.
Which of Earth's layers has weather?
stratosphere |
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troposphere |
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thermosphere |
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mesosphere |
The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.
Stratus clouds are __________clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base.
mid-altitude |
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low-altitude |
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high-altitude |
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all-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.
Which of the following is not a terrestrial planet?
Earth |
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Jupiter |
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Mercury |
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Venus |
The four planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are called terrestrial (Earth-like) planets because, like the Earth, they're solid with inner metal cores covered by rocky surfaces.