Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
26 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Matter waves were first hypothesized by _____ |
de Broglie |
|
|
The largest units of geologic time are _____. |
Eons |
|
|
Were first detected by radio telescopes |
Quasars |
|
|
Angular momentum is conserved in the absence of _____. |
a net torque |
|
|
NOT common in metamorphic rock is _____. |
Granite |
|
|
The approximate time between the new moon and full moon is _____. |
two weeks |
|
|
What are the organic compounds that are used in perfumes and for artificial flavors? |
Esters |
|
|
Major concern about global warming arises from increased concentrations of _____. |
Greenhouse Gases |
|
|
Gases can be compressed because molecules are _____. |
Far apart |
|
|
To describe mineral hardness, we use _____. |
Mohs Scale |
|
|
A major source of air pollution is _____. |
Incomplete combustion |
|
|
Fossils from Precambrian time could include. |
Algae, Bacteria and Sea worms |
|
|
Eat plants, ex. Deer 🦌 |
Herbivore |
|
|
Eat other animals, ex. Lion 🦁 |
Carnivore |
|
|
Eat plants and animals, ex. Human |
Omnivore |
|
|
Break down dead organisms ex. Bacteria and Fungi |
Decomposer |
|
|
The bacteria play important roles in nature as. |
A.Gera catalysts B. Biological enhancers C. Chemical recyclers D. Organic additive |
|
|
Which steroids are special chemicals produced in one part of the body that control functions of other parts of the body, such as those produced by the ovaries and control of the function of the uterus during the menstrual cycle? |
A. Waxes B. Phospholipids C. Horones D. Fatty Acids |
|
|
Of the following, identify which is NOT among major foods rich in protein: |
A. Meat B. Fish C. Butter D. Nuts |
|
|
Which of the following is NOT an example of a asexual reproduction through cellular division in plants? |
A. Stem cutting C. Promotion of a bud B. Generation of runners in grass D. Sporophyte generation |
|
|
These facts will show that a person suffers from genetic disorder due to mitochondrial gene inheritance EXCEPT: |
A. MERRF epilepsy B. Sickle cell anemia C. MELAS dementia D. Eye/optic atrophy |
|
|
He formulated the Theory of Spontaneous Generation. |
A.Louis Pasteur B. Robert Rock C. Martinus Beijrinck D. Aldrien Certres |
|
|
These properties make water very important to l i fe EXCEPT . |
A. As a universal solvent B. As colorless and odorless C. As having stable temperature D. As a highly reactive substance |
|
|
How can the problem of acid rain be resolved s ince i ts effects in soil acidity come from sources around the world? |
A. Global use of rainmakers (e.g. cloud seeding) B. Tree-planting and greening C. Use of alternative sources of energy D. Worldwide environmental protection program
|
|
|
Several kinds of aquatic plants, algae, snails, and fish were placed in an aquarium. The aquarium was sealed. Each week the aquarium was weighted. The weight of the aquarium and its content would. |
A.Increase for a few weeks, and then decrease. B.Decrease for a few weeks, then increase. C. Continuously increase D. Remain about the same |
|
|
What is the possible advantage of the plants which has flowers that open only at night? |
A. More active pollinators B. Protection from the flower feeders C. Brighter flower coloration D. Enhanced flower formation |
