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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Correct | 0 | 3.51 |
| Score | 0% | 70% |
Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from longest to shortest wavelength?
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.
In the metric system, what prefix represents 10-3?
kilo |
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centi |
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mega |
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milli |
In the metric system, milli is the prefix for 10-3.
Heredity is the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one __________ to another.
species |
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family |
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generation |
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cell |
Heredity is the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another. Heredity is made possible via large strings of chromosomes which carry information encoded in genes.
Water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee are all examples of which of the following?
convection |
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radiation |
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reflection |
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conduction |
Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.
Traits represented by genes may be which of the following?
recessive |
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expressed |
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dominant |
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all of these |
The traits represented by genes are inherited independently of each other (one from the male and one from the female gamete) and a trait can be dominant or recessive. A dominant trait will be expressed when paired with a recessive trait while two copies of a recessive trait (one from each parent) must be present for the recessive trait to be expressed.