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Which of these reduces friction? (Select all that apply)
If you place bean seeds between moist paper towels and watch the stem leaves appear, you will see a demonstration of what?
Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called what?
In chemistry, to be classified as an organic substance, a substance must contain what?
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Which element does NOT contain any neutrons?
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Regeneration in man is limited to what?
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How many atoms are in a single molecule of water (H2O)?
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Which of the following is a renewable resource?
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When scientists measure a liquid's resistance to flow, they are measuring the liquid's what?
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The chemical formula of a compound describes the elements the compound contains and the what?
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The filament in an electric light bulb is made from what?
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When sodium atoms form sodium ions, they do what?
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A perpetual-motion machine can never be built because it is not possible to eliminate what?
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A human skin cell divides by what?
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What are the two main gases that make up stars?
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What is the symbol for the hydroxyl ion?
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The tympanic membranes are also known as what?
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Choking is prevented by what?
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Which of the following actions produce a chemical change?
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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
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What do a hydrogen molecule and an oxygen molecule have in common?
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A genus classification contains several related what?
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Particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom are called what?
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As a human breathes, air is first warmed and filtered in the what?
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In the food chain described below, which is the tertiary consumer? dandelion ---> rabbit ---> fox ---> coyote
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Homo sapiens is the scientific name for what?
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The process by which a solid becomes a gas is known as what?
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The gravitational force the moon exerts on Earth is what?
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Fungi are organisms that break down dead matter and return the organic material back into the environment for reuse. They are examples of what?
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What is the freezing point of water in Kelvin?
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Tough elastic tissues in the joints that connect bones to bones are called what?
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Stress, a poor diet, cigarette smoking, and hereditary factors all contribute to individuals developing what?
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Which clouds are thin and wispy and occur high in the atmosphere?
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Fossils are most likely to be found in which of the following types of rock?
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Animals that consume only plants are called what?
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What type of star is the sun?
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Which of the following is a group of organisms of the same species living in the same region?
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Which one of these planets is NOT an outer planet?
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A boulder that begins to roll down a hill is an example of an energy conversion from what?
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The lowest layer of the earth's atmosphere is called what?
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According to the law of conservation of energy, what is true?
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As an ambulance passes, its pitch seems to change. This perception is best explained by what?
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A concave lens is also known as what?
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The smallest particle of a covalent compound that can exist in a free state and still retain the characteristics of that compound is an what?
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Which of the following is most responsible for oceanic tides?
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In the periodic table of elements, the elements in a column are referred to as what?
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In a chemical change the molecules that enter the reaction are called what?
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Which of these undergo metamorphosis?
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When a lobster grows a claw to replace one that was lost, the process is called what?
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What is the best explanation of how a smooth round stone became smooth?
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Which of the following enables the pen to work?
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The term 'meiosis' is usually associated with what?
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By definition, an aquifer is what?
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Which of the following reproduce by spawning?
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Which of the following is the best illustration of centripetal force?
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According to their locations on the Periodic Table, argon (Ar) and neon (Ne) are what?
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To test the effectiveness of plant fertilizer, groups of plants are grown with different types of fertilizer. A control group of plants would what?
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In a balanced aquatic ecosystem, which of the following would have the greatest population?
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Using the list, which of the following presents the stages of the water cycle in the correct order?
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Water droplets forming on the inside of a car is called what?
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Study Notes
General Science Key Facts
- Ball bearings reduce friction, enhancing efficiency in machinery.
- Germination is the process observed when bean seeds sprout between moist paper towels.
- Satellites are astronomical bodies that orbit larger celestial entities.
- Organic substances must contain carbon atoms to be classified as such.
- Hydrogen is the only element without neutrons in its atomic structure.
- Regeneration in humans primarily pertains to the healing of wounds.
- A water molecule (H2O) consists of three atoms: 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom.
- Peanut oil is categorized as a renewable resource.
- Viscosity refers to a liquid's resistance to flow, indicating thickness.
- The chemical formula of a compound illustrates the ratio of its constituent elements.
- Tungsten is the material used for filaments in electric light bulbs due to its high melting point.
- Sodium atoms form ions by losing electrons during chemical reactions.
- A perpetual-motion machine is infeasible due to the inability to eliminate friction.
- Mitosis is the method by which human skin cells divide and reproduce.
- Stars are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium gases.
- The hydroxyl ion is represented by the formula OH-.
- The tympanic membrane, commonly known as the eardrum, plays a critical role in hearing.
- The epiglottis prevents choking by covering the voice box during swallowing.
- Burning rice exemplifies a chemical change, altering its composition.
- Copper is a non-renewable resource found in many electronic devices.
- Hydrogen and oxygen molecules share a similar electron charge.
- A genus comprises multiple related species within the classification hierarchy.
- Electrons are particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom, playing a key role in chemical bonding.
- The nasal cavity warms and filters air as part of the respiratory system.
- In a food chain, the coyote serves as the tertiary consumer following dandelions, rabbits, and foxes.
- Homo sapiens denotes the scientific name for modern human beings.
- Sublimation is the process where a solid transitions directly to a gas.
- The gravitational pull from the moon on Earth is equivalent to the pull exerted by Earth on the moon, adhering to Newton's Third Law.
- Fungi serve as decomposers, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
- Water freezes at 273 K in the Kelvin scale.
- Ligaments are tough elastic tissues that connect bones to one another in joints.
- High blood pressure can result from stress, poor diet, smoking, and genetics.
- Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy, and positionally high in the atmosphere.
- Fossils are predominantly found in sedimentary rock, formed from sediment deposits.
- Herbivores are animals that exclusively consume plants, forming a primary group in ecosystems.
- The sun is classified as a yellow dwarf star.
- Population refers to a group of organisms of the same species within a defined area.
- Earth is classified as an inner planet, distinguishing it from outer planets like Jupiter and Saturn.
- As a boulder rolls down a hill, it exemplifies energy conversion from potential to kinetic energy.
- The lowest atmospheric layer is called the troposphere, where weather occurs.
- The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
- The Doppler effect explains the perceived change in pitch as an ambulance passes by.
- A concave (or diverging) lens is characterized by a shape that causes parallel rays of light to spread apart.
- Molecules are the smallest units of covalent compounds that retain their chemical properties independently.
- Oceanic tides are primarily influenced by the gravitational force of the moon orbiting Earth.
- In the periodic table, elements arranged in a vertical column are known as a group.
- Reactants are the starting materials in a chemical reaction.
- Butterflies undergo metamorphosis, transitioning from larval stages to adult forms.
- Regeneration refers to the biological processes through which organisms replace lost body parts, such as a lobster regrowing a claw.
- Smooth stones become polished due to prolonged exposure to water in streams, which gradually erodes their surfaces.
- Capillary action enables pens to write, as ink is drawn up through narrow passages.
- Meiosis is intimately tied to reproduction, specifically the formation of gametes.
- An aquifer is defined as permeable rock that both stores and carries water.
- Fish are species that reproduce by spawning, a method involving the release of eggs and sperm into the water.
- Centripetal force is exemplified by an ice skater maintaining their spin by exerting an inward pull.
- Argon (Ar) and neon (Ne) belong to the category of noble gases, categorized in the periodic table for their chemical inertness.
- Control groups in experiments help determine the effectiveness of variables, such as fertilizers, by maintaining a baseline with no treatment.
- In a balanced aquatic ecosystem, plankton typically possess the highest population due to their foundational role in the food web.
- The correct order of the water cycle stages begins with sunlight heating the water (evaporation), followed by condensation, precipitation, and finally falling back into larger bodies of water.
- Condensation forms when water vapor cools and transitions into liquid droplets, observable as moisture on surfaces.
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