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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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conduction |
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diffusion |
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.
The angle of reflection is equal to which the following?
90° |
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angle of incidence |
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focal point |
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refractive index |
The law of reflection specifies how waves, including light waves, bounce off of surfaces. Specifically, the angle of incidence of the approaching wave is equal to the angle of reflection of the reflected wave as measured from a line perpendicular (90°) to the surface.
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).
Carbohydrates are found in:
food additives |
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sugars and starches |
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vegetable oils |
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animal sources |
Carbohydrates are major sources of energy for the body and are found in sugars (fruit, cane sugar, beets) and starches (bread, rice, potatoes, pasta).
Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue that connect muscles to the skeleton are called:
tendons |
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vertebra |
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ligaments |
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cartilage |
Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue called tendons connect muscles to the skeleton while another type of connective tissue called ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints (elbow, knee, fingers, spinal column).