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The hottest of Earth's atmospheric layers is which of the following?
mesosphere |
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thermosphere |
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troposphere |
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stratosphere |
Temperatures again increase with altitude in the thermosphere which is the hottest (4,530 °F / 2,500 °C) atmospheric layer due to direct exposure to the Sun's radiation. However, the gas in this layer is highly diluted so even though the atoms of gas may be very high in temperature, there are too few of them to effectively transfer much heat.
Blood is created in:
the liver |
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the heart |
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red blood cells |
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bone marrow |
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.
Which of the following is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element?
molecule |
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atom |
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element |
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neutron |
An atom is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element.
In the metric system, what prefix represents 103?
mega |
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milli |
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centi |
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kilo |
Kilo is the metric system prefix for 103.
__________ is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.
diabetes |
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anemia |
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shingles |
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scurvy |
Anemia, which may cause weakness, dizziness, and headaches is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.