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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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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.
Which of the following is related to the Cambrian Explosion?
carbon dating |
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first civilizations |
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extinction of dinosaurs |
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fossil record |
The Cambrian period is one of the most significant geological time periods. Lasting about 53 million years, it marked a dramatic burst of changes in life on Earth known as the Cambrian Explosion. It is from this period that the majority of the history of life on Earth, as documented by fossils, is found. Called the fossil record, the layering of these mineralized imprints of organisms preserved in sedementary rock have allowed geologists to build a historical record of plant and animal life on Earth.
A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat is:
a biome |
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a community |
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a food chain |
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a population |
A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).
Generally, an atom has __________ negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.
fewer |
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equal numbers of |
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double the number of |
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more |
An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.
What kind of weather front is likely to create clouds and storms?
cold front |
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temperate front |
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stationary front |
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warm front |
A warm front is the boundary between warm and cool (or cold) air when the warm air is replacing the cold air. Warm air at the surface pushes above the cool air mass creating clouds and storms.