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Stratus clouds are __________clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base.
high-altitude |
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low-altitude |
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mid-altitude |
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all-altitude |
Clouds are categorized based on their shape, size, and altitude. Stratus clouds are low-altitude clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base. When stratus clouds occur on the ground the result is fog.
An endoskeleton (internal skeleton) is a charateristic of __________ animals, including humans.
sentient |
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vertebrate |
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spiny |
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arthropod |
An endoskeleton (internal skeleton) is a charateristic of vertebrate animals, including humans.
An element in the physical state of __________ maintains neither a constant volume nor a constant shape.
gas |
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liquid |
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solid |
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plasma |
The gaseous state occurs at a higher temperature range than the solid and liquid states of the same substance. In this state, molecules flow very freely around each other and will spread out as far as they're able. Gases maintain neither a constant volume nor a constant shape.
Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from longest to shortest wavelength?
microwaves → radio waves → visible light |
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radio waves → visible light → gamma rays |
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visible light → ultraviolet light → radio waves |
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infrared waves → microwaves → ultraviolet 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.
A major difference between sound waves and light waves is which of the following?
a sound wave is much slower than a light wave |
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all of these are correct |
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a sound wave cannot travel through a vacuum |
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a sound wave is mechanical while a light wave is electromagnetic |
A vibrating object produces a sound wave that travels outwardly from the object through a medium (any liquid or solid matter). The vibration disturbs the particles in the surrounding medium, those particles disturb the particules next to them, and so on, as the sound propagates away from the vibration.