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Earth's troposphere layer is which of the following?
coldest |
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closest to the surface |
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hottest |
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farthest from the surface |
The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.
Respiration is the process by which __________ absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
bronchioles |
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capillaries |
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diaphragms |
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blood cells |
The respiratory system manages respiration which is the process by which blood cells absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
Which of the following is not a base unit in the metric system?
liter |
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gram |
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meter |
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degree Fahrenheit |
The Fahrenheit scale is used for measuring temperature in the British system. The metric system uses the Celsius scale.
Scalar quantities are fully described by which of the following?
a magnitude and a direction |
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a magnitude and a polarity |
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a direction only |
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a magnitude only |
Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction. In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only. A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol: \(\vec{v}\)
In cell biology, cytokinesis results in two separate:
cells |
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chromosomes |
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chromatids |
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nuclei |
During cell division, the cytokinesis phase occurs when cytoplasm and cell membranes complete their separation resulting in two separate cells.