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Which of the following is not true about mass and weight?
weight is the force exerted on an object by gravity |
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mass is the amount of matter something has |
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weight depends on the location where it is measured |
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mass depends on the location where it is measured |
Mass is the amount of matter something has while weight is the force exerted on an object's mass by gravity. So, although a person's mass doesn't change when going from the Earth to the Moon, their weight will decrease because the force of the Moon's gravity is much less than that of Earth.
Antigens are found on the outside of which blood cells?
white |
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plasma |
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platelets |
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red |
Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.
What part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat?
cerebellum |
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medulla |
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spinal cord |
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cerebrum |
Part of the brainstem, the medulla is the connection between the brain and the spinal cord. It controls involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat.
The gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon is responsible for which of these?
seasons |
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the northern lights |
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tides |
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day and night cycle |
Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon.
Cellular fermentation takes place:
in the presence of oxygen |
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in plant cells |
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anaerobically |
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aerobically |
If no oxygen is present, cellular respiration is anaerobic and will result in fermentation where either lactic acid or alcohol is used instead of oxygen.