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The heat from the Sun traveling to Earth is an example of which of the following?
radiation |
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convection |
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electricity |
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conduction |
Radiation occurs when electromagnetic waves transmit heat. An example is the heat from the Sun as it travels to Earth.
The energy posessed by a thrown baseball is an example of what kind of energy?
potential |
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gravitational |
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transitional |
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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.
A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat is:
a community |
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a biome |
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a food chain |
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a population |
A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).
Which of these digestive enzymes is not produced by the pancreas?
pancreatic amylase |
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trypsin |
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gastric acid |
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lipase |
The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion. Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.
In the metric system, what prefix represents 103?
milli |
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kilo |
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mega |
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centi |
Kilo is the metric system prefix for 103.