Winds, air pressure, evaporation, and the angle of the sun shape the daily
Choose
1 Climate
2 temperature
3 weather
4 precipitation
of each place.
23 answers
The correct answer is 3) weather.
The difference between tropical and temperate climates is mainly the result of
1 wind patterns each season
2 Precipitation patterns each season
3 Earths tilt relative to its orbit
4 The amount of direct sunlight to reach the earth's surface
1 wind patterns each season
2 Precipitation patterns each season
3 Earths tilt relative to its orbit
4 The amount of direct sunlight to reach the earth's surface
The correct answer is 4) The amount of direct sunlight to reach the earth's surface.
Which of the following is true of the Gulf Stream? Select the three correct answers.
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Responses
It is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean.
It is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean.
It is a cold current in the Pacific Ocean.
It is a cold current in the Pacific Ocean.
It carries warm water from the Americas to Western Europe.
It carries warm water from the Americas to Western Europe.
It moderates the climate of Western Europe.
It moderates the climate of Western Europe.
It makes Western Europe's climate more harsh.
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Responses
It is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean.
It is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean.
It is a cold current in the Pacific Ocean.
It is a cold current in the Pacific Ocean.
It carries warm water from the Americas to Western Europe.
It carries warm water from the Americas to Western Europe.
It moderates the climate of Western Europe.
It moderates the climate of Western Europe.
It makes Western Europe's climate more harsh.
The three correct answers are:
1) It is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean.
2) It carries warm water from the Americas to Western Europe.
3) It moderates the climate of Western Europe.
1) It is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean.
2) It carries warm water from the Americas to Western Europe.
3) It moderates the climate of Western Europe.
How does latitude impact the temperature of a place?
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Responses
The high latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
The high latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
The high latitude regions have warm to extremely hot temperatures.
The high latitude regions have warm to extremely hot temperatures.
The low latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
The low latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
Latitude has no effect on the temperature of a region.
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Responses
The high latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
The high latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
The high latitude regions have warm to extremely hot temperatures.
The high latitude regions have warm to extremely hot temperatures.
The low latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
The low latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
Latitude has no effect on the temperature of a region.
The correct answer is: The high latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which of the following is important in order to maintain a healthy weight?
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Responses
Get all the nutrients your body needs.
Get all the nutrients your body needs.
Balance calories eaten with activity level.
Balance calories eaten with activity level.
Wash hands when preparing food.
Wash hands when preparing food.
Eat nutrient-dense food
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Responses
Get all the nutrients your body needs.
Get all the nutrients your body needs.
Balance calories eaten with activity level.
Balance calories eaten with activity level.
Wash hands when preparing food.
Wash hands when preparing food.
Eat nutrient-dense food
The two correct answers are:
1) Balance calories eaten with activity level.
2) Eat nutrient-dense food.
1) Balance calories eaten with activity level.
2) Eat nutrient-dense food.
Which of the following is an example of proper food handling?
(1 point)
Responses
Only clean the surface when you are done cooking.
Place frozen foods on the countertop to thaw.
Keep all perishable foods inside cabinets.
Keep your hands clean while you are cooking.
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Responses
Only clean the surface when you are done cooking.
Place frozen foods on the countertop to thaw.
Keep all perishable foods inside cabinets.
Keep your hands clean while you are cooking.
The correct answer is: Keep your hands clean while you are cooking.
A(n) _______ is a substance that helps in the chemical digestion of food.
epiglottis
enzyme
gallbladder
peristalsis
epiglottis
enzyme
gallbladder
peristalsis
The correct answer is: enzyme.
The ________ is a small flap of tissue that closes the windpipe when you swallow food to keep you from choking.
(1 point)
Responses
epiglottis
enzyme
gallbladder
peristalsis
(1 point)
Responses
epiglottis
enzyme
gallbladder
peristalsis
The correct answer is: epiglottis.
Which of the following organs is where most nutrients are absorbed?
(1 point)
Responses
large intestine
esophagus
small intestine
stomach
(1 point)
Responses
large intestine
esophagus
small intestine
stomach
The correct answer is: small intestine.
The kidneys contains millions of tiny filtering units called
(1 point)
Responses
urine.
villi.
peristalsis.
nephrons.
(1 point)
Responses
urine.
villi.
peristalsis.
nephrons.
The correct answer is: nephrons.
The kidneys have the important job of
(1 point)
Responses
reabsorbing water into the bloodstream.
filtering the blood to remove wastes
breaking down food mechanically.
producing bile to help digest fat
(1 point)
Responses
reabsorbing water into the bloodstream.
filtering the blood to remove wastes
breaking down food mechanically.
producing bile to help digest fat
The correct answer is: filtering the blood to remove wastes.
Proteins are made up of substances called
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Responses
amino acids.
sugars.
carbohydrates.
starches.
(1 point)
Responses
amino acids.
sugars.
carbohydrates.
starches.
The correct answer is: amino acids.