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The energy posessed by a ball on the window ledge of a tall building is an example of what kind of energy?
inherent |
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kinetic |
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potential |
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gravitational |
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 these is not a type of fat?
saturated |
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polyunsaturated |
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monounsaturated |
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cholesterol |
Fats come in three types, saturated (meats, shellfish, eggs, milk), monounsaturated (olives, almonds, avocados), and polyunsaturated (vegetable oils).
The __________ is a system of muscles that allows breathing.
trachea |
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pulmonary |
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bronchioles |
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diaphragm |
The diaphragm is a system of muscles that allows breathing. During inhalation, the diaphragm expands and air rushes in to fill the space created. Then, during exhalation, the diaphragm contracts and forces the air back out.
In the food chain, omnivores may be which of the following?
secondary consumers or scavengers |
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primary or tertiary consumers |
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secondary or tertiary consumers |
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primary or secondary consumers |
Secondary or tertiary consumers may be omnivores.
The __________ nervous system controls voluntary actions.
autonomic |
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central |
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peripheral |
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somatic |
Part of the peripheral nervous system, the somatic nervous system is made up of nerve fibers that send sensory information to the central nervous system and control voluntary actions.