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1
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Which of these reduces friction?

A

Ball bearings
ball bearings are used to reduce friction between moving parts.

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2
Q

Which of these increases friction?

A

Car breaks, tire treads, and sandpaper

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3
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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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4
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An astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called?

A

Satellite

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5
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How many atoms are in a single molecule of water?

A

3 atoms

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6
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According to the locations on the periodic table, argon, and neon are part of what group?

A

Noble gases

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

A

viscosity

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8
Q

Regeneration in man is limited to?

A

Healing of wounds

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9
Q

By definition, an aquifer is?

A

River bottom made up of gravel and sedimentary rock

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10
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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 be given any fertilizer

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11
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

5,3,1,4,2

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12
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Which of the following reproduces by spawning?

A

Fish

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13
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In chemistry, to be classified as an organic substance must contain?

A

Carbon atoms

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14
Q

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

A

Peanut oil

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15
Q

Which element does not contain any neutrons?

A

Hydrogen

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16
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Which of these is the best explanation of how a smooth round stone became smooth?

A

it was in a stream for a long time

17
Q

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

A

ice skater spinning on the ice

18
Q

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

A

Plankton

19
Q

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

A

Germination

20
Q

Friction is a force that

A

opposes motion between two surfaces

21
Q

Mollusks typically have?

A

Shells

22
Q

if a jet is parked on a runway, the jet’s interia?

A

is equal to zero

23
Q

What is the symbol for the Hydroxyl ion?

A

OH-

24
Q

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

A

ratio of elements in a compound

25
Q

What are the two main gases that make up the stars?

A

Hydrogen and Helium

26
Q

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

A

Copper

27
Q

What do a hydrogen molecule and an oxygen molecule have in common?

A

size and charge on each electron

28
Q

The term “ meiosis” is usually associated with?

A

Reproduction

29
Q

Which do the following enables the pen to work?

A

Hydraulic force

30
Q

Which of the following actions produces a chemical change?

A

adding salt to the hot water

31
Q

Chocking is prevented by the?

A

Epilogttis covering the voice box

32
Q

the tympanic membranes are also known as

A

eardrums

33
Q

perpetual motion machines can never be built because it is not possible to eliminate?

A

Inertia

34
Q

Human skin cells divide by?

A

Mitosis