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The gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon is responsible for which of these?
day and night cycle |
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the northern lights |
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tides |
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seasons |
Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon.
Which of the following is not one of the outer planets?
Venus |
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Uranus |
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Neptune |
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Jupiter |
In contrast to the solid terrestrial planets, the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) consist of hydrogen and helium gas and water.
The energy posessed by a ball on the window ledge of a tall building is an example of what kind of energy?
potential |
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inherent |
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gravitational |
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kinetic |
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.
Which of the following describes the Earth's mantle?
primarily liquid |
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solid |
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liquid |
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primarily solid |
Mantle makes up 84% of the Earth's volume and has an average thickness of approximately 1,800 miles (2,900 km). It is dense, hot, and primarily solid although in places it behaves more like a viscous fluid as the plates of the upper mantle and crust gradually "float" along its circumference.
Minerals, vitamins, and fiber are:
carbohydrates |
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macronutrients |
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proteins |
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micronutrients |
Minterals, vitamins, and fiber are micronutrients while proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are macronutrients.