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1
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the moon completes a revolution around the earth approximately every

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28 Days

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2
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Carcinogens are chemicals that cause

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Gene Mutations

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3
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A paramecium is

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One-Celled Organism

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What large halogen is essential for the function of the thyroid gland?

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Iodine

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5
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The brainstem controls

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Some Involuntary Activities

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What element is the most abundant one in the atmosphere?

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Hydrogen

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Minerals are necessary for

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Metabolic Function

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What’s the only metallic element commonly found as a liquid?

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Mercury

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Which of the following isn’t a type of telescope?

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Convexing

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10
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What is a Dekagram?

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Larger than a kilogram

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The Aurora Borealis can be seen only in the

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Winter

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The three important properties of sound waves are

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Wavelength, Frequency, & Speed

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Between what two planets can most of the asteroids in the solar system be found?

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Mars & Jupiter

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At room temperature, an element is

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Liquid, Gas, or Solid

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15
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The elements hydrogen and helium comprise what percentage of almost all matter in the Universe?

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98%

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16
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Compounds are created when

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Atoms of two or more DIFFERENT elements are combined

17
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What theory suggests the Universe will come to an end when its ever-increasing rate of expansion causes all matter to fly apart?

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The Big Rip

18
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A watt measures

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How much electricity is converted

19
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Which of the following planets, known as gas giants have no rings?

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They all have rings

20
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Gas particles move

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More quickly than liquid particles

21
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Absolute zero is

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-273 degrees Celsius

22
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radiology is employed when doing which of the following?

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using a blood pressure cuff

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