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Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Sun?
makes up over 99% of the mass of the solar system |
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is a yellow dwarf star |
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formed 2.6 billion years ago |
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is composed of hydrogen and helium |
The Sun is a G-type main-sequence star (G2V) but is informally known as a yellow dwarf star. Composed of 73% hydrogen and 25% helium, the hot plasma that makes up the Sun reaches 9,900°F (5,505°C) at the surface. It formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago and makes up 99.86% of the mass in the solar system.
Antigens are found on the outside of which blood cells?
platelets |
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plasma |
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white |
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red |
Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.
Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from lowest to highest frequency?
visible light → ultraviolet light → radio waves |
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radio waves → visible light → gamma rays |
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infrared waves → microwaves → ultraviolet light |
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microwaves → radio waves → visible light |
The electromagnetic spectrum covers all possible wavelengths and frequencies of radiation. From lowest frequency (longest wavelength) to highest frequency (shortest wavelength) radiation: radio waves → microwaves → infrared waves → visible light → ultraviolet light → X-rays → gamma rays.
The rows of the Periodic Table of the Elements are called:
periods |
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shells |
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groups |
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families |
The rows of the Periodic Table are called periods and contain elements that have the same number of electron shells ordered from lower to higher atomic number.
Minerals, vitamins, and fiber are:
micronutrients |
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proteins |
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macronutrients |
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carbohydrates |
Minterals, vitamins, and fiber are micronutrients while proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are macronutrients.