Subtest 3 Flashcards
the moon completes a revolution around the earth approximately every
28 Days
Carcinogens are chemicals that cause
Gene Mutations
A paramecium is
One-Celled Organism
What large halogen is essential for the function of the thyroid gland?
Iodine
The brainstem controls
Some Involuntary Activities
What element is the most abundant one in the atmosphere?
Hydrogen
Minerals are necessary for
Metabolic Function
What’s the only metallic element commonly found as a liquid?
Mercury
Which of the following isn’t a type of telescope?
Convexing
What is a Dekagram?
Larger than a kilogram
The Aurora Borealis can be seen only in the
Winter
The three important properties of sound waves are
Wavelength, Frequency, & Speed
Between what two planets can most of the asteroids in the solar system be found?
Mars & Jupiter
At room temperature, an element is
Liquid, Gas, or Solid
The elements hydrogen and helium comprise what percentage of almost all matter in the Universe?
98%
Compounds are created when
Atoms of two or more DIFFERENT elements are combined
What theory suggests the Universe will come to an end when its ever-increasing rate of expansion causes all matter to fly apart?
The Big Rip
A watt measures
How much electricity is converted
Which of the following planets, known as gas giants have no rings?
They all have rings
Gas particles move
More quickly than liquid particles
Absolute zero is
-273 degrees Celsius
radiology is employed when doing which of the following?
using a blood pressure cuff
