Question 1

Cellular respiration __________

Accepted Answer

A)  represents a decrease in entropy
B)  involves a net consumption of water
C)  results in a net consumption of energy
D)  releases carbon dioxide and water
E)  requires the green pigment chlorophyll

Question 2

Overpopulation contributes to global warming when ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  we compromise our living standards in order to protect the environment
B)  it leads to deforestation, increased agriculture, and increased use of fossil fuels
C)  solar energy is used as the primary source of energy, since it is a renewable resource
D)  most of the population is vegetarian
E)  most people use public transportation

Question 3

The smallest components of elements that still maintain the chemical properties of the element

Accepted Answer

A)  ions
B)  neutrons
C)  protons
D)  atoms
E)  electronsF) isotopesG) molecules

Question 4

Charged particles located in the nucleus

Accepted Answer

A)  ions
B)  neutrons
C)  protons
D)  atoms
E)  electronsF) isotopesG) molecules

Question 5

River water held behind a dam is best described as a form of ________________

Accepted Answer

A)  thermodynamics
B)  entropy
C)  chemical energy
D)  kinetic energy
E)  potential energy

Question 6

Combinations of elements held together with bonds

Accepted Answer

A)  ions
B)  neutrons
C)  protons
D)  atoms
E)  electronsF) isotopesG) molecules

Question 7

__________ cause water molecules to interact and adhere to one another.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonpolar covalent bonds
B)  Hydrogen bonds
C)  Van der Waals attractions
D)  Polar covalent bonds
E)  Acid- base attractions

Question 8

Which of the following describes a property of pure water?

Accepted Answer

A)  more dense as a solid
B)  molecules are noncohesive
C)  can hold many molecules in solution
D)  changes temperature rapidly
E)  acidic pH

Question 9

The type of tectonic plate boundary at the Mid- Atlantic Ridge is referred to as a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  seismic boundary
B)  transform fault
C)  convergent boundary
D)  subduction zone
E)  divergent boundary

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Overpopulation contributes to global warming when ________________.

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Charged particles located in the nucleus

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River water held behind a dam is best described as a form of ________________

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The type of tectonic plate boundary at the Mid- Atlantic Ridge is referred to as a __________.

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The smallest components of elements that still maintain the chemical properties of the element

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Which of the following describes a property of pure water?

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__________ cause water molecules to interact and adhere to one another.

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Combinations of elements held together with bonds

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Cellular respiration __________

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Overpopulation contributes to global warming when ________________.

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Charged particles located in the nucleus

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The type of tectonic plate boundary at the Mid- Atlantic Ridge is referred to as a __________.

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The smallest components of elements that still maintain the chemical properties of the element

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Which of the following describes a property of pure water?

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__________ cause water molecules to interact and adhere to one another.

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Combinations of elements held together with bonds

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Cellular respiration __________

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