Praxis: Science 5005 Blue Notes Graded A+
1. Aquifers
Where are aquifers typically found?
A. Non-porous rock
B. Porous and permeable rock
C. Solid rock
D. Liquid rock
Answer: B. Porous and permeable rock
2. Mountain Formation
How are mountains formed?
A. By volcanic activity
B...
How long does the Earth take to complete one orbit around the Sun?
,A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 3 years
Answer: B. 1 year
4. Genetics
What chromosome does a father pass on to his offspring?
A. X chromosome
B. Y chromosome
C. Both X and Y chromosomes
D. Neither X nor Y chromosomes
Answer: A. X chromosome
Animal body part that is responsible for removing Nitrogen ✔️Liver
Instrument used to measure pH ✔️Litmus Paper
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. ✔️Atomic Number
Protons and neutrons are in the center of the ____, making up the nucleus. ✔️Atom
These surround the nucleus. ✔️Electrons
, Body system responsible for waste ✔️Excretory
How are particles arranged in a solid? ✔️Tightly packed and vibrate in place
Separated with no regular arrangement. ✔️In a gas how are particles arranged?
A female get the X chromosome from-- ✔️Mother and Father
most related to frequency ✔️Pitch
Bubbles release this when water boils. ✔️Water Vapor
The production of new living organisms by combining genetic information from two individuals of
different types. ✔️Sexual Reproduction
This manufactures insulin. ✔️Pancreas
This produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate controlling heart, muscle and digestive
function, brain development and bone maintenance. ✔️Thyroid
This filters blood coming from the digestive tract, detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs, and
secretes bile that ends up back in the intestines. ✔️Liver
This system removes waste from your body ✔️excretory
A series of glands that produce and secrete hormones that the body uses for a wide range of functions
✔️Endocrine System
This removes waste products and excess fluid from the body through urine. ✔️Kidney
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