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Honey is known for its longevity. What property contributes most to honey's resistance to spoilage?

  • Low sugar concentration
  • High acidity level (correct)
  • Presence of artificial preservatives

Why is Mars known as the 'Red Planet'?

  • Iron oxide on its surface gives it a reddish appearance. (correct)
  • Its atmosphere scatters red light more effectively.
  • Volcanic activity releases red-tinted lava.

Considering its size, what makes the masseter (jaw) muscle the strongest by weight in the human body?

  • Its unique layered structure and leverage allow it to exert significant force in a small area. (correct)
  • It contains a higher percentage of fast-twitch muscle fibers compared to other muscles.
  • It is directly connected to the skeletal system without tendons.

Why is Vatican City considered the smallest country in the world, despite other territories being smaller in land area?

<p>It possesses full sovereignty and diplomatic recognition. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physiological adaptation allows snails to sleep for up to three years?

<p>Their metabolic rate slows dramatically allowing them to conserve energy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a food item is claimed to 'never spoil', what characteristic would be most expected?

<p>Extremely low pH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Suppose a new planet is discovered with a faint reddish hue. Besides the presence of iron oxide, what could contribute to this?

<p>Dust storms containing red-pigmented minerals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would measuring muscle strength by weight, rather than total force, be particularly relevant when comparing the masseter to other muscles?

<p>It normalizes for differences in muscle size and volume. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vatican City maintains its independence despite its small size. What key factors enable it to function as a sovereign state?

<p>The presence of its own legal system, diplomatic corps, and economic system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What environmental conditions might trigger a snail to enter a state of prolonged dormancy?

<p>Extended periods of drought or freezing temperatures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Food that never spoils?

Honey is known for its ability to last indefinitely without spoiling due to its low water content and antibacterial properties.

The 'Red Planet'?

Mars is called the 'Red Planet' due to the high amount of iron oxide (rust) prevalent on its surface, giving it a reddish appearance.

Strongest muscle by weight?

The masseter muscle, located in the jaw, is the strongest muscle in the human body by weight.

Smallest country?

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by land area and population.

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Animal that sleeps 3 years?

Snails can sleep for up to three years at a time by entering a state of hibernation or estivation.

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Study Notes

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Quiz Questions

  • The only food that never spoils is honey
  • Mars is known as the 'Red Planet'
  • The strongest muscle in the human body by weight is the Jaw (Masseter)
  • Vatican City is the smallest country in the world
  • A snail can sleep for three years

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