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100

What physical state of matter is intermediate between a solid and gas?


Liquid

100

What organelle functions to isolate a human cell’s chromosomes from the cytoplasm?

Nucleus

100

What is the general name for the rising and falling of sea levels in response to the forces exerted by the Moon and Sun?

Tides 

100

How many degrees are in one-third of a right angle?

30

100

The number 4.56 × 1011 has how many zeroes?

9

200

Which of the following BEST describes the term static:

 A) stationary 

B) low 

C) constant 

D) used

A) stationary 

200

How many permanent teeth does a typical adult human have?

32

200

Approximately what fraction of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans: 

A) one-half 

B) two-thirds 

C) seven-tenths 

D) four-fifths

C) seven-tenths

200

Round the number 535,279 to the nearest ten-thousand:

540,000

200

Name all of the following 3 choices that are measurements units for speed: mach; newton; knots

Mach and Knots 

300

Isotopes of the same element are based on their different numbers of what atomic particle?

Neutrons 

300

How many canine teeth does the typical human adult have?

4

300

The hydrologic cycle describes the circulation of Earth’s: 

A) tides

B) water 

C) sediments 

D) rocks

B) water

300

 Every triangle has how many vertices?

3

300

If there are 640 ounces of water in 5 gallons, how many ounces are in ½ gallon?

64

400

What atomic particle balances the charge of protons to produce a neutral atom?

Electron

400

Most of the heart is composed of which of the following types of tissues: 

A) epithelial 

B) connective 

C) nervous 

D) muscle

D) muscle 

400

What is the name of the rock that makes up most of the ocean floor and volcanic ocean islands?

Basalt

400

If the perimeter of a triangle is 45 centimeters and the lengths of two of its sides are 16 and 12 centimeters, find the length of the third side, in centimeters:

17

400

Name all of the following 4 choices that are measurement units of area: meter; hectare; acre; mile

Hectare, Acre

500

What term do scientists use for the force of gravity acting on anything that has mass?

Weight

500

What is the primary oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells?

Hemoglobin

500

Which of the Gas giant planets is closest to the Sun?

Jupiter

500

In a right triangle, what is the name for the side opposite the 90º angle?

Hypotenuse 

500

What is the common name for the antiseptic, found in many homes, that decomposes into water and oxygen?

Hydrogen Peroxide 

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