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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
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| Score | 0% | 71% |
Which of the following is igneous rock?
marble |
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granite |
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sandstone |
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shale |
The Earth's rocks fall into three categories based on how they're formed. Igneous rock (granite, basalt, obsidian) is formed from the hardening of molten rock (lava), sedimentary rock (shale, sandstone, coal) is formed by the gradual despositing and cementing of rock and other debris, and metamorphic rock (marble, slate, quartzite) which is formed when existing rock is altered though pressure, temperature, or chemical processes.
__________ is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.
diabetes |
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scurvy |
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anemia |
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shingles |
Anemia, which may cause weakness, dizziness, and headaches is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.
What kind of weather front is likely to create clouds and storms?
warm front |
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stationary front |
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temperate front |
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cold front |
A warm front is the boundary between warm and cool (or cold) air when the warm air is replacing the cold air. Warm air at the surface pushes above the cool air mass creating clouds and storms.
Which of blood component carries oxygen?
white blood cells |
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plasma |
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red blood cells |
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platelets |
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.
I biome is made up of naturally occurring flora and fauna. Fauna is which of the following?
minerals |
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plants |
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habitats |
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animals |
A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).