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A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat is:
a population |
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a biome |
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a community |
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a food chain |
A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).
When compared to eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells are:
more complex |
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less complex |
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similarly complex |
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none of these |
Cells are classified into one of two groups based on whether or not they have a nucleus. Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus and therefore have a less complex structure than eukaryotic cells.
Which of blood component allows blood to clot?
platelets |
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white blood cells |
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plasma |
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red blood cells |
Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.
The pitch of the siren of an approaching ambulance changes as it approaches you. This is an example of which of the following?
refraction |
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reflection |
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Doppler effect |
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sound radiation |
The Doppler effect occurs when the source or listener (or both) of sound waves is moving. If they're moving closer together, the listener perceives the sound with a higher pitch and, when they're moving apart, the listener perceives the sound with a lower pitch.
Poor balance could indicate an issue with which part of the nervous system?
cerebrum |
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cerebellum |
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medulla |
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spinal cord |
The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.