Questions and Answers
Which word means to carry the weight of something?
During which war/conflict was the TV show MASH set?
What is a baby rabbit called?
Which Formula One racing team has the most Grand Prix victories?
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Which flavor category does MSG (monosodium glutamate) seasoning primarily contribute to?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- To "bear" means to carry the weight of something, whereas "bare" has a different meaning.
- A baby rabbit is called a *kitten is incorrect, the correct answer is not among the options (it's actually a kit).
Trivia
- The TV show MAS*H was set during the Korean War.
Sports
- Ferrari has the most Formula One Grand Prix victories among the options.
Food and Drink
- MSG seasoning primarily contributes to the *Umami flavour category.
- The holes in Swiss cheese are better known as *Eyes.
Life Cycle
- Tadpoles are the larval stage of amphibians, lasting from several weeks to several months
- They undergo metamorphosis to become juvenile frogs or toads
Characteristics of Tadpoles
- Elongated body shape with a tail
- Gills for respiration
- Mouth features: horny beak, no teeth
- No limbs or rudimentary limbs
- Large eyes and distinct otic vesicle (ear)
Tadpole Diet and Feeding Habits
- Herbivorous: feed on algae and small aquatic plants
- Some species are omnivorous: eat small invertebrates like insects and crustaceans
Tadpole Habitat and Preferences
- Found in aquatic environments: ponds, lakes, slow-moving streams
- Prefer areas with: abundant vegetation, minimal water currents
Metamorphosis and Transformation
- Tadpoles undergo significant changes during metamorphosis:
- Resorption of the tail
- Development of limbs
- Formation of lungs, loss of gills
- Transformation of mouth and digestive system
- Process is regulated by thyroid hormones
- Environmental factors influence metamorphosis: temperature, humidity
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