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Earth's troposphere layer is which of the following?
hottest |
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farthest from the surface |
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coldest |
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closest to the surface |
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.
What type of cloud is responsible for fog?
cumulonimbus |
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stratus |
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cirrus |
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cumulus |
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.
Which of the following is true about species groups?
a biome is a made up of a group of biospheres |
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a population is made up of a group of communities |
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an ecosystem is a biological population |
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a community is made up of a group of populations |
A population is a group of organisms of the same species who live in the same area at the same time. A community is a group of populations living and interacting with each other in an area.
Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the __________ to help break down protein.
small intestine |
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stomach |
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mouth |
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large intestine |
Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.
The pitch of the siren of an approaching ambulance changes as it approaches you. This is an example of which of the following?
sound radiation |
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refraction |
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reflection |
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Doppler effect |
The Doppler effect occurs when the source or listener (or both) of sound waves is moving. If they're moving closer together, the listener perceives the sound with a higher pitch and, when they're moving apart, the listener perceives the sound with a lower pitch.