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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Correct | 0 | 2.95 |
| Score | 0% | 59% |
The coldest point in the Earth's atmosphere is reached in which atmospheric layer?
stratosphere |
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thermosphere |
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mesosphere |
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troposphere |
In the mesosphere, temperature again drops as altitude increases until the coldest point in the Earth's atmosphere, the mesopause, is reached where temperatures fall to −225 °F (−143 °C).
The asteroids in the Kuiper belt are composed of which of the following?
rock |
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gaseous methane, ammonia, and water |
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frozen methane, ammonia, and water |
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minerals |
The Kuiper Belt is similar to the asteroid belt but much larger. Extending beyond the orbit of Neptune, it contains objects composed mostly of frozen methane, ammonia, and water. Most notably, the Kuiper Belt is home to Pluto, a dwarf planet that, until a 2006 reclassification, was considered the ninth planet of the solar system.
__________ and __________ pair to strengthen bones.
calcium, vitamin A |
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vitamin D, magnesium |
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vitamin D, calcium |
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iron, calcium |
Vitamin D helps calcium strengthen bones while also aiding muscle, nerve, and immune system function.
Which of the following does not represent the freezing point of water?
0°F |
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0°C |
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273K |
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32°F |
The Fahrenheit scale fixes the freezing point of water at 32°F, the Celsuis scale at 0°C, and the Kelvin scale at 273K.
In the pancreas, lipase converts fat to:
glycerol and fatty acids |
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complex carbohydrates |
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amino acids |
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simple sugars |
The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion. Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.