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The largest planet in the solar system is?

  • Earth
  • Mars
  • Saturn
  • Jupiter (correct)

The intestines are part of the?

  • Respiratory system
  • Digestive system (correct)
  • Nervous system
  • Circulatory system

Joints that hold bones firmly together are called?

  • Hinge joints
  • Pivot joints
  • Ball and socket joints
  • Fixed joints (correct)

Of the levels listed, the top or broadest level of the classification system for living organisms is called the?

<p>Kingdom (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which planet is the brightest object in the sky, aside from the sun and moon?

<p>Venus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The human heart includes?

<p>4 chambers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

White blood cells?

<p>Both A and B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A measurable amount of protein can be found in all of the following foods EXCEPT?

<p>Apples (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most abundant element, by mass, in the Earth's crust?

<p>Oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Osmosis is?

<p>Diffusion of water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The asteroid belt is located?

<p>Between Mars and Jupiter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many planets in the solar system have rings?

<p>Four (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The atmosphere of Mars is composed mostly of?

<p>Carbon dioxide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Not counting the sun, the closest star to the Earth is?

<p>Proxima Centauri (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which planet is named after the Greek god who personified the sky?

<p>Uranus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a single unit of quanta called?

<p>Quantum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Light waves travel at a rate of about?

<p>186,000 miles per second (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Solar System and Astronomy

  • Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
  • Venus is the brightest object in the sky after the sun and moon.
  • The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.
  • Four planets in the solar system have ring systems.
  • Proxima Centauri is the closest star to Earth, not counting the Sun.

Human Anatomy and Physiology

  • The human heart has four chambers.
  • The intestines are part of the digestive system.
  • White blood cells are crucial for fighting infections and producing antibodies.

Classification Systems

  • The broadest level in the classification of living organisms is the kingdom.
  • Fixed joints provide stability by holding bones firmly together.

Chemistry and Physics

  • Osmosis refers to the diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane.
  • A measurable amount of protein is found in foods like eggs, meat, and peas; apples contain no protein.
  • Oxygen is the most abundant element by mass in the Earth's crust.
  • Quantum is defined as a single unit of energy or matter.

General Knowledge

  • Light waves travel at approximately 186,000 miles per second.
  • Mars' atmosphere is primarily composed of carbon dioxide.
  • Uranus is named after the Greek god associated with the sky.

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