Question 1

What determines the traits like eye color and height in a person?

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Alleles

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Chromosomes

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DNA sequences

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Genomes

Question 2

What is a Punnett square used for?

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To predict genetic outcomes of a cross between two parents

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To measure physical traits

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To create genetically modified organisms

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To analyze fossil types

Question 3

How many chromosomes do humans have?

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46 chromosomes

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48 chromosomes

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44 chromosomes

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23 chromosomes

Question 4

What is a genome?

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The complete set of DNA in an organism

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An individual gene

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A type of chromosome

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A Punnett square

Question 5

What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

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Organisms with altered DNA

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Natural species

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Fossils with preserved DNA

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Traditional crops

Question 6

What is natural selection?

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The process where organisms with helpful traits survive and reproduce

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A form of extinction

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A type of force

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A method of genetic engineering

Question 7

What type of fossil is formed from impressions in rock?

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Mold fossils

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Trace fossils

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Index fossils

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Cast fossils

Question 8

What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

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The Moon's gravity

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The Sun's gravity

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The Earth's rotation

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Ocean currents

Question 9

What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state?

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Mass is not created or destroyed in chemical reactions

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Mass is only related to physical changes

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Mass changes form but remains constant

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Mass can be created from energy

Question 10

Which energy transfer method involves heat moving through fluids?

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Chemical transfer

Question 11

What is the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

Gases like CO₂ trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere.

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A process that cools the Earth

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An artificial method to create energy

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A type of weather phenomenon

Question 12

What is the definition of energy transfer?

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Energy moves between objects.

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Energy is created from matter

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Energy cannot be transferred

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Energy only exists in one form

Question 13

What is a supercontinent?

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A massive landmass made of joined continents.

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A large ocean current

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A type of fossil

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A volcanic island grouping

Question 14

What happens during extinction?

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A species no longer exists.

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Species multiply rapidly

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Species evolve into new forms

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Species adapt to new environments

Question 15

What is the primary focus of Darwin's theory of natural selection?

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Organisms with helpful traits survive and reproduce.

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Natural disasters determine species survival

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All species evolve at the same rate

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The strongest individuals always survive

Question 16

Which is an example of a fossil type?

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Mold fossils, cast fossils, trace fossils, or true form fossils.

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Organic fossils.

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Liquid fossils.

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Energy fossils.

Question 17

What causes extinction?

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Natural disasters, climate change, and human activity.

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Increased population density.

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New species introducing themselves.

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Species evolving to adapt more easily.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

Accepted Answer

Rusting of iron.

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Boiling of water

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Breaking a glass

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Melting of ice

Question 19

What type of energy transfer occurs through contact?

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Conduction.

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Radiation

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Insulation

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Convection

Question 20

What is the definition of a fossil mold?

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An impression in rock.

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Footprints or burrows

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Actual remains of organisms

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Fossils filled with minerals

Question 21

What is the formula for speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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Speed = Time ÷ Distance.

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Speed = Distance × Time.

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Speed = Mass × Acceleration.

Question 22

What are the two main types of changes in matter?

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Chemical changes and physical changes.

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Reactive changes and inert changes.

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Nuclear changes and thermal changes.

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Biological changes and mechanical changes.

Question 23

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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It causes seasons as Earth orbits the Sun.

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It affects only the Northern Hemisphere.

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It leads to constant weather patterns.

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It has no effect on seasons.

Question 24

What is a force?

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A push or pull measured in newtons.

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A type of energy

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A unit of mass

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A measure of speed

Question 25

What is one purpose of genetic engineering?

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To create crops that are resistant to pests

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To make humans taller

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To create a new planet

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To eliminate all diseases in the world

Question 26

What is a potential benefit of genetic engineering in medicine?

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Creating gene therapies to treat genetic disorders

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Eliminating all viruses

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Making everyone immune to colds

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Reversing aging completely

Question 27

What is a common ethical concern related to genetic engineering?

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Playing with human DNA

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Improving crop yields

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Using plants for food

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Creating medicines for diseases

Question 28

Which of the following is a key factor in natural selection?

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Variation in traits

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Immediate adaptation

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Environmental stability

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Identical traits

Question 29

Which scientist is best known for developing the theory of natural selection?

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Charles Darwin

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Albert Einstein

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Gregor Mendel

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Louis Pasteur

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of a species that has gone extinct?

Accepted Answer

Woolly Mammoth

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Bald Eagle

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Giant Panda

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African Elephant

Question 31

What caused the extinction of the dodo bird?

Accepted Answer

Human activities and introduced species

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Diseases

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Climate change

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Natural disasters

Question 32

What is a mutation?

Accepted Answer

A change in the DNA sequence of an organism

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A type of virus

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A form of cell division

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A kind of protein

Question 33

What best illustrates the process of natural selection?

Accepted Answer

Darwin's finches developing different beak shapes

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Trees losing leaves in the fall

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Butterflies migrating to warmer climates

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Fish swimming in schools to avoid predators

Question 34

Why might the geologic time scale change over time?

Accepted Answer

New discoveries can lead to revised understanding of Earth's history

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Scientists can't agree on its accuracy

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It is based on myths and legends

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The Earth is too young to have a time scale

Question 35

What is one reason for updating the geologic time scale?

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Finding new fossil evidence that alters the understanding of species evolution

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Improvements in technology for more accurate dating

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Debates among historians about Earth's age

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Changes in popular culture influencing science

Question 36

Which type of force is responsible for pulling objects toward the center of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

gravity

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normal force

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tension

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friction

Question 37

Which of the following is an example of Newton's first law of motion?

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A ball at rest remains at rest until kicked

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A basketball bounces after being dropped

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A rocket launches into space

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A car accelerates when the driver presses the gas pedal

Question 38

What does Newton's second law of motion state?

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The acceleration of an object depends on the net force acting on it and its mass

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

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Objects in motion stay in motion without any force

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An object will float if it's heavy enough

Question 39

What does Newton's third law of motion state?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

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An object will stop moving if no forces act on it

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More mass means more speed

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Acceleration decreases with greater force

Question 40

What are gyres primarily formed by?

Accepted Answer

Wind patterns and the Coriolis effect

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Volcanic activity

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Tidal movements

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Earthquakes

Question 41

How does latitude affect climate?

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Areas closer to the equator generally have warmer climates.

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Higher latitudes experience more rainfall.

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Latitude has no effect on climate.

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All latitudes have the same temperature.

Question 42

What is one of the short term impacts of a major volcanic eruption?

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Ashfall disrupting air travel

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Formation of new land from lava

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Increased rainfall in the area

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Long-term climate cooling

Question 43

In what ways is weather affected by warmer temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Increased frequency of extreme weather events

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More stable temperature patterns

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Decreased rainfall overall

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Less humidity in the air

Question 44

Which of the following is a alternative energy source?

Accepted Answer

Solar Energy

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Coal

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Natural Gas

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Nuclear Energy

Question 45

Which model of the solar system suggests that the Earth and the other planets revolve around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Heliocentric model

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Geocentric model

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Spin model

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Flat Earth model

Question 46

What did the heliocentric model propose about the structure of our solar system?

Accepted Answer

The Sun is at the center of the solar system

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The Earth is at the center of the solar system

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The Moon orbits around the Sun

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All planets revolve around Jupiter

Question 47

During winter in the Northern Hemisphere, is the Northern Hemisphere tilted towards or away from the sun?

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away from the sun

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parallel to the sun

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towards the sun

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directly under the sun

Question 48

Are days shorter or longer in the winter?

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Shorter

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It varies by location

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Longer

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The same length

Question 49

Why do you weigh less on the moon than on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The moon has weaker gravity than Earth.

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You are lighter because you are further from the sun.

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The moon has no gravity.

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Your weight changes due to the moon's phases.

Question 50

What factor primarily determines your weight on the moon compared to Earth?

Accepted Answer

The gravitational pull of the moon.

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The distance from the Earth.

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The temperature of the moon.

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The amount of oxygen available.

Question 51

Why can't people see the Moon when it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun?

Accepted Answer

The Moon is in the shadow of the Earth

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The Moon is too far away

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The Sun is too bright

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The Moon is made of gas

Question 52

What causes a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

The Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun

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The Sun moves directly between the Earth and the Moon

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The Earth's shadow falls on the Moon

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The Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun

Question 53

What event does the Big Bang Theory explain?

Accepted Answer

The origin of the universe

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The extinction of dinosaurs

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The development of human civilizations

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The formation of the Earth

Question 54

What is the correct order of the planets from the sun?

Accepted Answer

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

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Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Earth, Mars, Venus, Mercury

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Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Uranus

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Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter

Question 55

What determines the atomic number of an element?

Accepted Answer

The number of protons in the nucleus

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The atomic mass

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The number of neutrons

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The number of electrons

Question 56

What is the main concept of the modern model of the atom?

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Atoms are mostly empty space with a dense nucleus

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Atoms are solid balls

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Atoms have no structure

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Atoms are indivisible

Question 57

Which group on the periodic table contains the alkali metals?

Accepted Answer

Group 1

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Group 17

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Group 2

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Group 14

Question 58

How are elements grouped on the periodic table?

Accepted Answer

By their chemical properties

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By their size

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By their atomic mass

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By their color

Question 59

What is a key difference between a compound and a mixture?

Accepted Answer

A compound has a fixed composition, while a mixture does not.

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A compound can be separated by physical means, while a mixture cannot.

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A mixture has a chemical formula, while a compound does not.

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A compound consists of only one element, while a mixture has multiple elements.

Question 60

Which of the following best describes a mixture?

Accepted Answer

A combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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A chemical reaction that creates a new substance.

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A substance made up of atoms bonded in a specific ratio.

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A homogeneous material that cannot be separated by physical means.

Question 61

How can you differentiate a compound from a mixture in a laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A compound cannot be separated by physical means, while a mixture can be.

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A compound always contains two elements, while a mixture can have more.

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A mixture always has a uniform appearance, while a compound does not.

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A compound has a variable composition, while a mixture has a fixed composition.

Question 62

What is the main difference between a chemical change and a physical change?

Accepted Answer

A chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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A physical change results in the formation of new substances.

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Both changes can be reversed.

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Chemical changes do not involve energy changes.

Question 63

What happens to the chemical composition of a substance during a chemical change?

Accepted Answer

It changes to form new substances.

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It remains the same.

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It can only change to a gas.

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It only changes physically.

Question 64

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between synthetic materials and natural resources?

Accepted Answer

Synthetic materials are made by humans, whereas natural resources come from the earth.

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Synthetic materials are found in nature.

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Natural resources are man-made.

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Natural resources are always synthetic.

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