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An air mass is a large body of air that has which of the following characteristics?
similar temperature |
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similar density |
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similar moisture |
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all of these |
An air mass is a large body of air that has similar moisture (density) and temperature characteristics. A front is a transition zone between two air masses.
The transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas is called:
radiation |
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convection |
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diffusion |
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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. Examples of heat transfer by convection include water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee.
In cell biology, cytokinesis results in two separate:
cells |
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chromatids |
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nuclei |
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chromosomes |
During cell division, the cytokinesis phase occurs when cytoplasm and cell membranes complete their separation resulting in two separate cells.
The heat from the Sun traveling to Earth is an example of which of the following?
convection |
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radiation |
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conduction |
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electricity |
Radiation occurs when electromagnetic waves transmit heat. An example is the heat from the Sun as it travels to Earth.
A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries no electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
electron |
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proton |
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atom |
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neutron |
A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It is neutral as it carries no electric charge.