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A subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
proton |
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neutron |
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electron |
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isotope |
An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.
Small rocks shed by asteroids and comets that reach the earth are called:
shooting stars |
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meteors |
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meteoroids |
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meteorites |
Smaller rocks shed by asteroids and comets are called meteoroids. When these rocks reach Earth's atmosphere, they burn up in the mesosphere and become meteors. If a meteor manages to reach the Earth, it is called a meteorite.
What part of the nervous system controls simple reflexes?
spinal cord |
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medulla |
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autonomic |
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cerebrum |
The spinal cord connects the brain to the body's network of nerves. It carries impulses between all organs and the brain and controls simple reflexes.
I biome is made up of naturally occurring flora and fauna. Fauna is which of the following?
animals |
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minerals |
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plants |
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habitats |
A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).
The energy posessed by a ball on the window ledge of a tall building is an example of what kind of energy?
kinetic |
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gravitational |
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inherent |
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potential |
Kinetic energy is the energy posessed by a moving object. Potential energy is stored energy in a stationary object based on its location, position, shape, or state.