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| Score | 0% | 67% |
The energy posessed by a ball on the window ledge of a tall building is an example of what kind of energy?
gravitational |
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kinetic |
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inherent |
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potential |
Kinetic energy is the energy posessed by a moving object. Potential energy is stored energy in a stationary object based on its location, position, shape, or state.
What part of the brain is responsible for the major senses (thinking, hearing, seeing)?
cerebellum |
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brainstem |
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cerebrum |
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medulla |
The cerebrum is the major part of the brain and is responsible for the main senses (thinking, hearing, seeing).
Which of these foods should a person with high cholesterol avoid?
avocados |
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olive oil |
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eggs |
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vegetable oils |
Fats come in three types, saturated (meats, shellfish, eggs, milk), monounsaturated (olives, almonds, avocados), and polyunsaturated (vegetable oils). Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.
Which of the following is sedimentary rock?
sandstone |
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basalt |
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obsidian |
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slate |
The Earth's rocks fall into three categories based on how they're formed. Igneous rock (granite, basalt, obsidian) is formed from the hardening of molten rock (lava), sedimentary rock (shale, sandstone, coal) is formed by the gradual despositing and cementing of rock and other debris, and metamorphic rock (marble, slate, quartzite) which is formed when existing rock is altered though pressure, temperature, or chemical processes.
During digestion, the kidneys filter substances from the blood. Which of the following is not filtered by the kidneys?
water |
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salt |
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minerals |
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fats |
Chemical waste like excess water, minerals, and salt are filtered from the blood by the kidneys and secreted into the urine. Urine is transported from the kidneys to the bladder through ureters.