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In the classification of life, which of the following is not a kingdom?
bacteria |
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animals |
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fungi |
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plants |
Below domain, life is classified into six kingdoms: plants, animals, archaebacteria, eubacteria, and fungi. The last kingdom, protists, include all microscopic organisms that are not bacteria, animals, plants or fungi. (Archaebacteria and eubacteria are sometimes combined into a single kingdom, monera.)
Work is measured in:
horsepower |
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joules or newton-meters |
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watts |
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amps |
Work is performed on an object when an applied force causes displacement along the same vector. Measured in joules (J) or newton-meters (Nm), work is calculated by multiplying force times displacement: \(W = \vec{F}\vec{d}\)
Stratus clouds are __________clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base.
high-altitude |
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all-altitude |
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low-altitude |
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mid-altitude |
Clouds are categorized based on their shape, size, and altitude. Stratus clouds are low-altitude clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base. When stratus clouds occur on the ground the result is fog.
The __________ nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.
central |
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peripheral |
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somatic |
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autonomic |
Part of the peripheral nervous system, the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.
The heat from the Sun traveling to Earth is an example of which of the following?
conduction |
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electricity |
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radiation |
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convection |
Radiation occurs when electromagnetic waves transmit heat. An example is the heat from the Sun as it travels to Earth.