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The Earth's rocks fall into three categories based on how they're formed. Which of the following is formed from the hardening of molten rock?
metamorphic |
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sedimentary |
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marble |
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igneous |
The Earth's rocks fall into three categories based on how they're formed. Igneous rock (granite, basalt, obsidian) is formed from the hardening of molten rock (lava), sedimentary rock (shale, sandstone, coal) is formed by the gradual despositing and cementing of rock and other debris, and metamorphic rock (marble, slate, quartzite) which is formed when existing rock is altered though pressure, temperature, or chemical processes.
The heat from the Sun traveling to Earth is an example of which of the following?
conduction |
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electricity |
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radiation |
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convection |
Radiation occurs when electromagnetic waves transmit heat. An example is the heat from the Sun as it travels to Earth.
Velocity and displacement are fully described by both a magnitude and a direction. Velocity and displacement are which of the following?
combinational quantities |
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composite quantities |
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vector quantities |
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scalar quantities |
Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction. In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only. A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol: \(\vec{v}\)
Water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee are all examples of which of the following?
conduction |
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reflection |
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radiation |
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convection |
Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.
In the food chain, omnivores may be which of the following?
primary or tertiary consumers |
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secondary consumers or scavengers |
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primary or secondary consumers |
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secondary or tertiary consumers |
Secondary or tertiary consumers may be omnivores.