Science Flashcards
VÃáO2¬†max is a measure of…
A measure of the maximum amount of oxygen consumption during exercise. It is a indicator of endurance fitness.
megatherium
giant ground sloth that is now extinct
dopamine
a neurotransmitter—a chemical messenger in the brain—that plays a crucial role in regulating mood, motivation, reward, pleasure, movement, and cognitive processes.
How many Kg in 1 tonne?
1000Kg = 1 tonne
Name of our galaxy group
The Local Group
glyptodont
extinct subfamily of amoured armadillos
Main uses of uranium
NAME?
First six digits of pi
3.14159
What causes seasons?
The earth’s axis is tilted changing the directness of the sun’s rays.
Krebs cycle
a series of chemical reactions that generate engry by the oxidization of acetate - from carbs, fats and proteins - into carbon dioxide.
TRS cable
Tip Ring Sleeve 
vs a Tip Ring Ring Sleeve (TRRS)
What is the most likely theory for the extinction of megafauna?
Humans killed them all (except in Africa where we still have megafauna such as elephants and giraffes)
the hiss noise when your dB is high is called
the noise floor
organic compound
a chemical compound that contains carbon atoms bonded with other elements
Organic compounds are are fundamental to the structure and function of all living organisms.
capybara
giant rodent found in South America
Denisovans
Extinct human ancestor that shares a common ancestor with Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens
Why do megafauna still exist in Africa but became extinct in all other parts of the world?
Humans evolved alongside megafauna in Africa, giving them longer time to adapt and evolve to humans.
Other continents did not have a chance to adapt to humans.
How long does it take the earth to orbit the sun?
365.24 days
Where were Denisonvans located and when?
7650,000 years ago in Eurasia, then just Asia
When did Neanderthals go extinct?
~40,000 years ago
Eurasia
Europe and Asia - largest continental area on Earth
VÃáO2¬†max is an abbreviation of…
sawtooth or saw wave
waveforms that are not sine/smooth
