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Earth's troposphere layer is which of the following?
farthest from the surface |
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hottest |
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closest to the surface |
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coldest |
The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.
Which of these is not a function of bone in the human skeletal system?
store minerals |
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store vitamins |
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produce blood cells |
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protect bodily organs |
Hard bones provide primary support for the endoskeleton while more flexible cartilage is found at the end of all bones, at the joints, and in the nose and ears. In addition to providing support and protecting bodily organs, bones also produce blood cells and store minerals like calcium.
Which of the following substances gives up positively charged hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water?
alkaline |
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solution |
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base |
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acid |
An acid is a substance that gives up positively charged hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water. A base (alkaline) gives up negatively charged hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water. pH is a scale that measures of how basic or acidic a solution is. Numbered from 0 to 14, solutions with a pH of 7 are neutral, less than 7 are acidic, more than 7 are alkaline.
Sound travels fastest through which of the following media?
water |
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air |
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metal |
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vacuum |
The speed of a sound wave will vary with the medium. Sound travels fastest through media that has particles that are very close together, like metal. Thus, it travels faster through water than through air and doesn't travel at all through a vacuum (there are no particles in empty space to vibrate).
What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?
cerebellum |
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medulla |
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brainstem |
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cerebrum |
The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.