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Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from lowest to highest frequency?
microwaves → radio waves → visible light |
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infrared waves → microwaves → ultraviolet light |
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visible light → ultraviolet light → radio waves |
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radio waves → visible light → gamma rays |
The electromagnetic spectrum covers all possible wavelengths and frequencies of radiation. From lowest frequency (longest wavelength) to highest frequency (shortest wavelength) radiation: radio waves → microwaves → infrared waves → visible light → ultraviolet light → X-rays → gamma rays.
The brain and spinal cord make up the __________ nervous system.
peripheral |
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autonomic |
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central |
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somatic |
The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the peripheral nervous system which is the network of nerve cells (neurons) that collect and distribute signals from the central nervous system throughout the body.
Which of the following is not a terrestrial planet?
Venus |
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Mercury |
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Jupiter |
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Earth |
The four planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are called terrestrial (Earth-like) planets because, like the Earth, they're solid with inner metal cores covered by rocky surfaces.
As part of digestion, the liver produces bile which breaks down:
starches |
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protein |
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fat |
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sugars |
The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.
Tertiary consumers eat which of the following?
primary and secondary consumers |
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all of these |
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producers |
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decomposers |
Tertiary consumers eat primary consumers and secondary consumers and are typically carnivorous predators. Tertiary consumers may also be omnivores. Examples include wolves, sharks, and human beings.