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An air mass is a large body of air that has which of the following characteristics?
all of these |
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similar moisture |
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similar density |
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similar temperature |
An air mass is a large body of air that has similar moisture (density) and temperature characteristics. A front is a transition zone between two air masses.
__________ and __________ pair to strengthen bones.
vitamin D, magnesium |
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iron, calcium |
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calcium, vitamin A |
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vitamin D, calcium |
Vitamin D helps calcium strengthen bones while also aiding muscle, nerve, and immune system function.
As part of digestion, the liver produces bile which breaks down:
fat |
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starches |
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protein |
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sugars |
The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.
Which of these parts of digestion takes place in the mouth?
breaking down proteins |
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breaking down starches |
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absorbing nutrients |
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breaking down fats |
Digestion begins in the mouth where the teeth and tongue break down food mechanically through chewing and saliva, via the enzyme salivary amylase, starts to break starches down chemically. From the mouth, food travels down the esophagus where contractions push the food into the stomach.
Plant cells may generate energy through which of the following?
aerobic respiration |
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photosynthesis |
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all of these |
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anaerobic respiration |
Some plant cells produce their own energy through photosynthesis which is the process by which sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water react to make sugar and oxygen. Animal cells cannot produce their own energy and, instead, generate energy when mitochondria consume outside sugar and oxygen through aerobic respiration.