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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Correct | 0 | 2.64 |
| Score | 0% | 53% |
When the clouds become too saturated with water, the water is released as precipitation in the form of:
snow or ice |
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ice |
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snow |
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rain |
Rising into the atmosphere, the water condenses into clouds. When the clouds become too saturated with water, the water is released as snow or ice precipitation which may warm as it falls to reach Earth as rain.
Antigens in the blood determine:
Rh factor |
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negative or positive status |
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blood type |
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blood oxygen capacity |
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 states of matter exists at the lowest temperature?
liquid |
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gas |
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solid |
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none of these |
Solids exist at a lower temperature than liquids which exist at a lower temperature than gases.
Which of the following is not true of light waves?
are electromagnetic waves |
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are mechanical waves |
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can travel through a vacuum |
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travel faster than sound waves |
Unlike mechanical sound waves that require a physical medium for propagation, light waves are electromagnetic and can travel through empty space. Light waves are also much faster, travelling at 186,000 m/s vs. 343 m/s for sound waves.
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.