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The transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas is called:
convection |
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conduction |
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diffusion |
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radiation |
Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas. Examples of heat transfer by convection include water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee.
Elements in the Periodic Table of the Elements are ordered by which of the following?
atomic mass |
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atomic weight |
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number of electron shells |
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atomic number |
The Periodic Table of the Elements categorizes elements primarily by the number of protons in their nucleus (atomic number) and secondarily by the characteristics they exhibit.
Which of the following is the narrowest classification of life?
family |
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genus |
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domain |
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species |
The narrowest classification of life, species, contains organisms that are so similar that they can only reproduce with others of the same species.
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.
Leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains are good sources of:
fiber |
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unsaturated fat |
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protein |
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saturated fat |
Fiber provides bulk to help the large intestine carry away waste. Good sources of fiber are leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains.