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In the classification of life, bacteria, archaea and eukaryota are which of the following?
species |
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kingdoms |
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classes |
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domains |
The broadest classification of life splits all organisms into three groups called domains. The three domains of life are bacteria, archaea and eukaryota.
Stratus clouds are __________clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base.
all-altitude |
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high-altitude |
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low-altitude |
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mid-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.
The brain and spinal cord make up the __________ nervous system.
somatic |
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central |
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autonomic |
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peripheral |
The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the peripheral nervous system which is the network of nerve cells (neurons) that collect and distribute signals from the central nervous system throughout the body.
Which of blood component carries oxygen?
plasma |
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red blood cells |
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platelets |
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white blood cells |
Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.
Absolute zero is which of the following?
the freezing point of oxygen |
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the freezing point of hydrogen |
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the coldest temperature possible in the universe |
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0°C |
In contrast to the Celsius scale (measured in degrees centigrade) that fixes 0° at the freezing point of water and the Fahrenheit scale that uses 32°, the Kelvin scale fixes 0 at absolute zero (-273°C) which is the lowest temperature possible in the universe.