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An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume and shape.
solid |
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gas |
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gel |
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liquid |
An element in a solid state has atoms or molecules that are constricted and do not move freely. Solids maintain a constant volume and shape and exist at a lower temperature than liquids or gases.
Changes to an object's speed or direction of motion are caused by which of the following?
kinetic energy |
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a force |
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work |
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power |
Force is applied to change an object's speed or direction of motion.
Earth's troposphere layer is which of the following?
closest to the surface |
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hottest |
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coldest |
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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.
When the clouds become too saturated with water, the water is released as precipitation in the form of:
rain |
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snow |
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snow or ice |
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ice |
Rising into the atmosphere, the water condenses into clouds. When the clouds become too saturated with water, the water is released as snow or ice precipitation which may warm as it falls to reach Earth as rain.
A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat is:
a community |
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a food chain |
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a population |
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a biome |
A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).