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General Science Flashcards

1
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Which of these is the best explanation of how a smooth round stone became smooth?

A

In the river for a long time

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2
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When a lobster grows a claw to replace one that was lost, the process is called

A

Regeneration

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3
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Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called

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Satellite

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3
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Which element does NOT contain any neutrons?

A

Hydrogen

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3
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In chemistry, to be classified as an organic substance, a substance must contain.

A

Carbon

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4
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The chemical formula of a compound describes the elements the compound contains and the

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Ratio of elements in the compound

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5
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What is the symbol for the hydroxyl ion?

A

OH-

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6
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Which of the following is a renewable resource?

A

Peanut Oil

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6
Q

Regeneration in man is limited to

A

Healing wounds

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7
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When scientists measure a liquid’s resistance to flow, they are measuring the liquid’s

A

Viscosity

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8
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When sodium atoms form sodium ions, they

A

Lose electrons

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9
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A perpetual-motion machine can never be built because it is not possible to eliminate

A

Friction

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10
Q

The filament in an electric light bulb is made from

A

Tungsten

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10
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A human skin cell divides by

A

Mitosis

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11
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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…

A

Not use any fertilizer.

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12
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Friction is the force that

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Opposes motion between two surfaces

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13
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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

A

Germination

14
Q

which of the following is the best illustration of centripetal force?

A

ice skater spinning on ice

14
Q

which of the following reproduce by spawning

A

Fish

15
Q

by definition, an aquifer is

A

River bottom is made up of gravel and sediment rocks/Rock that carries water

15
Q

Homo sapiens is.

A

Human

16
Q

a genus classification contains several related

A

Species

17
Q

Capillary action

A

the attraction of the surface of a liquid to the surface of a solid

18
Q

As an object sinks In Water the pressure exerted on the object

A

Increase

19
Q

Meiosis

A

cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms.

19
Q

Stars are made up by mostly:

A

Hydrogen and Helium

20
Q

In a balanced ecosystem, which of the following would have the greatest population?

A

Plankton

21
Q

According to their locations on the periodic table, Argon (Ar) and Neon (Ne) are?

A

Noble Gases

21
Q

Using the list, which of the following presents the stages of the water cycle in the correct order?

  1. Water vapor cools
  2. Precipitation occurs
  3. Evaporation occurs
  4. Condensation occurs
  5. Sunlight heats pond water
A
  1. Sunlight heats pond water
  2. Evaporation,
  3. Water vapor cools
  4. Condensation
  5. Precipitation
22
Q

Air is first warm and filtered in the:

A

Nasal cavity

23
Q

Water droplets forming on the inside of a cold windshield is an example of?

A

Condensation

23
Q

Particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom are:

A

Electrons

24
Q

What do hydrogen molecules and oxygen molecules have in common?

A

The charge of each electron

25
Q

Tympanic membrane:

A

Ear drums

26
Q

A period of time is usually measured by

A

Calendar Based

27
Q

What is germination?

A

the Sprouting of the seed

27
Q

Choking is presented by the

A

Esophagus covering the voice box

27
Q

Which of these undergoes metamorphosis?

A

Butterflies

28
Q

39.Which of the following actions produce a chemical change?

A. Boiling water

B. Burning the rice

C. Adding salt to the water

D. Melting butter on cooked rice

A

B. Burning the rice.

29
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40.Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource

A. Wood

B. Water

C. Copper

D. Biomass

A

C. Copper

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