General Science Questions

Q:

Which of these is a starting point for primary succession?

A) a neglected yard B) a surface exposed by a retreating glacier
C) an abandoned city D) abandoned farmland
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a surface exposed by a retreating glacier

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Which one of the following factors contributes to hypertension? 

A) A vigorous exercise regimen B) A diet that lacks protein
C) A high-fat diet D) A lack of sleep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A high-fat diet

Explanation:

In the given options, a high-fat diet is the only factor that contributes to hypertension.

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Q:

Access to potable water is most heavily limited by

A) Raw water supplies B) Money
C) Climate D) Precipitation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Money

Explanation:

The potable water is the water, which is tested and safe for drinking purpose and cooking preparations. The water is tested and purified in industries. So, the potable water is costly.

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Hence, Access to potable water is most heavily limited by money.

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To evaluate a piece of media means to

A) disseminate the contents to a wide audience B) communicate the information to a group of people
C) express the main idea in a clear and specific way D) judge the purpose and message in a thoughtful way
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) judge the purpose and message in a thoughtful way

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Q:

DNA is a long chain made of repeating units called aminoacids.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) FALSE

Explanation:

The repeating units that are used to form the helical DNA structure are called nucleotides.

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Q:

Cognitive neuroscientists can examine the brain with

A) PET & MRI B) Gama images & electrolysis
C) electrolysis & PET D) MRI & electrolysis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PET & MRI

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Q:

The shape of the nucleus is maintained by

A) the nuclear lamina B) the nuclear envelope
C) the nucleolus D) the endoplasmic reticulum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the nuclear lamina

Explanation:

The shape of the nucleus is maintained by the nuclear lamina.

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Q:

Very small insoluble particles in a liquid may be separated from it by using

A) crystallization B) fractional distillation
C) centrifugation D) decantation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) centrifugation

Explanation:

Sometimes the solid particles in a liquid are very small and can pass through a filter paper. For such particles, the filtration technique cannot be used for separation. Such mixtures are separated by centrifugation.

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