KB General Science 2013 #12 Flashcards

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1
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What is a group of stars that, when seen from Earth, form a pattern?

A

constellation

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2
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What is removed from water in the process of desalination?

A

salt

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3
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What term means “anything that occupies space”?

A

matter

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4
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What does “CPR” stand for in medical emergencies?

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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5
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What do doctors look at through an ophthalmoscope?

A

eyes

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What is most likely occurring when your diaphragm goes into spasms

A

hiccups

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What did Art Fry invent after scraps of paper to mark the tunes in his hymnal kept falling out?

A

Post It Notes

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How often does the Earth rotate?

A

every 24 hours

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How many days are in a year?

A

365

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