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Marines

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The tympanic membranes are also known as the…

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Ear drums

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Choking is prevented by the…?

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epiglottis covering the voice box

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Devout most nearly means

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pious

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electrical current flowing from one component to the next is an example of what kind of circuit?

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open

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Taps and dies are tools to?

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Cut threads for nuts and bolts

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what is placed around a chimney to prevent leaks?

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flashing

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a spring is compressed against a wall by a wooden block that has a force applied to it. if the force is removed from the block,

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the block of wood will move to the right

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what would you tell the person who is trying to loosen the rusty nut with the wrench?

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move your hand farther from the nut

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9
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the cashier negated the charge of the item

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nullified

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10
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a standard multimeter does NOT measure

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frequency

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a device that converts sound waves to electric current is a

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transistor

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12
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A rose is a what?

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A flower

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What is the best explanation of how a smooth round stone became smooth?

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It was in a stream for a long time

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If you place bean seeds between moist paper towels and watch the stem leaves appear you will see a demonstration of?

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germination

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Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called?

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satellite

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In chemistry, to be classified as an organic substance, a substance must contain?

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carbon atoms

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17
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What element does not contain any neutrons?

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Hydrogen

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18
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What is the symbol for hydroxyl ion?

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OH-

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19
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A perpetual-motion machine can never be built because it is not possible to eliminate what?

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Clasticity

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The chemical formula of a compound describes the elements the compound contains and the…

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the ratio of elements in a compound

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21
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When scientists measures a liquids resistance to flow, they are measuring the liquids..

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Viscosity

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22
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When sodium atoms form sodium ions they:

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lose electrons

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23
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Which of the following actions produce & chemical change?

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Adding salt to the hot water

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

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Copper

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What are the 2 main gases that make up stars?
Hydrogen and helium
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Small most nearly means
a little
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Prestige most nearly means
status
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we will long remember our perilous journey
hazardous
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Inept most nearly means
SILLY
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Oppressive most nearly means
tyrannical
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"Complexity" most nearly means
intricacy
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Nurture most nearly means
cultivate
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void most nearly means
empty
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Fervently most nearly means
passionately
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Erratically most nearly means
irregularly
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sustain most nearly means
continue
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They "consoled" each other after the accident.
solaced
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crass most nearly means
crude
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Peruse most nearly means
study
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the lens of the eye focuses light rays as they enter the eye.
focus light
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Your heart's mitral valve does an awfully big job.
convince the readers of the stress on the mitral valve
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riding the mail plane is a low-budget way to visit america's largest national park--wrangell-st.elias-- 13 million acres of scenic beauty.
copper drew prospectors, copper ran out, town abandoned, tourists attraction
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Physicists seek out those features of nature that are simple and universal
how fast do stones of a particular size fall?
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An allergy is a hypersensitivity to substances that are essentially harmless.
medical science does not fully understand why the body has an allergic reaction to certain substances
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a period of time is usually measured by comparing it with another period of time.for example, a year on mercury is equal to 88 earth days 348 mercury years
relative
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weather radar is a great help to pilots in detecting thunderstorms. however, pilots must be aware that radar does not reliably detect hail.
its penetrable surface
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Physical sound energy is transmitted through the external ear ( the pinna ) and the middle ear to the inner ear,
in the inner ear
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An analysis of the mandatory oil quota program shows that separate quotas were established for crude oil and for petroleum products.
"Approximately ninety percent of crude oil were to be met domestically.
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the women's flying training detachment was the brainchild of jacqueline cochran, the famous flyer.
unavailability of qualified male pilots
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what does the abbreviation AC stand for?
alternating current
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in making permanent electronic connections, use
soldering iron
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utility company power lines carry what kind of current?
alternating
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Defy
Disobey, go against, flout, fly in the face of, disregard, ignore.
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Vultures and blowflies are classified as
scavengers
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Which branch of science deals with the study of earthquakes?
seismology
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Where are the reproductive organs located in angiosperms?
flowers
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Which of the following causes coastal tides?
gravitational attraction of the moon and sun on the earth.
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What is the function of enzymes in the human body?
speed up chemical reactions
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Why does a compass needle point towards the north?
Earth's electromagnetic field
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Tearing a magazine page is an example of
a physical change.
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Which of the following would more likely be involved in computing the wind stress on a building?
aerodynamics
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Which of the following undergoes metamorphosis?
toad
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Which of the following is the primary force acting on a floating object?
buoyancy
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Which scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a substance?
pH
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Which of the following is a type of contact force?
friction
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Snakes flick their tongues because they
Taste odors in the air.
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Remnant most nearly means
part left over
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I am constantly amazed at the gullibility of so many consumers.
Ability to be easily deceived
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Embark most nearly means
commence
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Adrift most nearly means
floating
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Exhilarate most nearly means
thrill
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Fire safety officers said the blaze at the school was deliberately lit.
intentionally
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The news was not sufficient to sway the vote.
influence
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The art collection includes a dashing portrait of the family.
striking
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Find out how the city plans to address density in residential areas.
crowdedness
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Amateur most nearly means
apprentice
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Tailor most nearly means
make to fit
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Incognito most nearly means
undercover
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Caribou and moose only fear predators they regularly encounter.
repeatedly
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Scowl most nearly means
frown
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Phenomenal most nearly means
extraordinary

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