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Vector quantities are fully described by which of the following?
a magnitude only |
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a magnitude and a direction |
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a direction and a polarity |
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a direction only |
Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction. In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only. A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol: \(\vec{v}\)
The heat from the Sun traveling to Earth is an example of which of the following?
electricity |
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convection |
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radiation |
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conduction |
Radiation occurs when electromagnetic waves transmit heat. An example is the heat from the Sun as it travels to Earth.
In taxonomy, domains are the broadest classification of life. How many domains are there?
5 |
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6 |
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3 |
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dozens |
The broadest classification of life splits all organisms into three groups called domains. The three domains of life are bacteria, archaea and eukaryota.
Which of these is important for the body's maintenance, growth, and repair?
protein |
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fats |
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fiber |
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carbohydrates |
Found in both animal sources (meat, fish, eggs, cheese) and vegetables (beans, nuts, some grains), proteins are important for the body's maintenance, growth, and repair.
Stratus clouds are __________clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base.
mid-altitude |
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high-altitude |
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all-altitude |
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low-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.