| Your Results | Global Average | |
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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Correct | 0 | 3.56 |
| Score | 0% | 71% |
Which of the following is not a base unit in the metric system?
gram |
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liter |
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degree Fahrenheit |
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meter |
The Fahrenheit scale is used for measuring temperature in the British system. The metric system uses the Celsius scale.
An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume and shape.
gas |
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solid |
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liquid |
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gel |
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.
Which of the following is not part of the carbon cycle?
respiration |
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photosynthesis |
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precipitation |
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decomposition |
The carbon cycle represents the ciruit of carbon through Earth's ecosystem. Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is absorbed by plants through photosynthesis. Plants then die and release carbon back into the atmosphere during decomposition or are eaten by animals who breathe (respiration) the carbon into the atmosphere they exhale and produce waste which also releases carbon as it decays.
Which of the following is not one of the outer planets?
Neptune |
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Jupiter |
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Venus |
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Uranus |
In contrast to the solid terrestrial planets, the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) consist of hydrogen and helium gas and water.
Convert 5C° to F°.
41 |
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-23 |
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37 |
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27 |
To convert from C° to F° use:
\(F° = {9 \over 5}C° + 32\)
\(F° = {9 \over 5}(5) + 32\)
\(F° = {45 \over 5} + 32\)
\(F° = 9 + 32 = 41\)