Context Clues
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Context clues indicate that the I in Prophase I relates to:
A. the first cell division in meiosis
B. one chromosome in a chromosome pair
C. the single parent cell
D. the period before meiosis
A. the first cell division
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Which relationship can be classified as mutualism?
A. a flea living on a dog
B. a mosquito biting a human
C. a bee getting nectar from a flower and transferring pollen
D. a bat capturing a moth in flight to eat
C. a bee getting nectar from a flower and transferring pollen
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In the US, how much energy comes from hydroelectric plants?
A. about 5%
B. less than 9%
C. at least 8%
D. more than 10%
B. less than 9%
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Based on the information, which statement is a valid generalization about populations in an ecosystem?
A. Fluctuations in population size are due mostly to predation
B. Population size can change notably in a relatively short time
C. All populations remain stable for at least 100 years
D. Population size continues to increase if resources are abundant
B. Population size can change notably in a relatively short time
Name two community colleges.
SBVC
Chaffey
Crafton Hills
Mount San Antonio
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Which phase from the passage helps explains the process of genetic recombination?
A. inherits genes from both parents
B. homologous chromosomes come together
C. break apart and rejoin to form new combinations
D. leading to greater genetic variation
C. break apart and rejoin to form new combinations
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An animal unknowingly carries a burdock weed's seeds in its fur and then scatters the seeds as it moves from place to place.
Which type of relationship do the burdock weed and the animal have?
A. commensalism
B. mutualism
C. predation
D. parasitism
A. commemsalism
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The conclusion can be drawn that the US
A. will soon run out of energy resources
B. uses more petroleum and natural gas than any other country
C. gets half of its energy from renewable sources
D. relies on mostly renewable energy sources
D. relies on mostly renewable energy sources
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An invalid generalization about the reindeer population is that it
A. increased before it decreased
B. never exceeded 6,000
C. generally remained stable until 1958
D. decreased due to introduction of a new predator
D. decreased due to introduction of a new predator
Name to state universities.
CSUSB
CSULA
UCLA
UCR
UCI
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What is genetic mutation?
A. any change to DNA
B. a change having a negative effect
C. any change that goes unnoticed
D. a change to a gene
D. a change to a gene
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To which category is the age of the voter related?
A. Interest in politics
B. mobility
C. free time
D. place of residence
B. mobility
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What is the advantage of a hydroelectric power plant compared to a coal-fired power plant?
A. The hydroelectric plant does not use a generator
B. The hydroelectric plant is cheaper to maintain
C. The hydroelectric plant also runs on wind power
D. The hydroelectric plant does not produce air pollution
D. The hydroelectric plant does not produce air pollution
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Based on the information, which statement is an invalid generalization
A. Pollution has a negative effect on populations in an ecosystem
B. Conserving marsh areas will maintain the carrying capacity for muskrats
C. The number of muskrats an area can support is most influenced by disease
D. A population generally stays at its carrying capacity when population loses population gains
C. The number of muskrats an area can support is most influenced by disease
True or False
Anyone can apply for financial aid to attend community college
False - you must hold a GED or HS Diploma to apply for Financial Aid
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What does the term protein synthesis mean?
A. an understanding of what proteins do
B. the making of proteins
C. instruction from a gene
D. a mutation affecting a gene
B. the making of a protein
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How does the 2nd paragraph relate to the 1st paragraph?
A. provides exact details about the registration process
B. gives examples of other categories of voters
C. explains the situations of voters categorized as younger
D. defines the category of voter age
C. explains the situations of voters categorized as younger
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What form does energy released by fission take?
A. heat
B. neutrons
C. heat and radiation
D. neutrons and heat
C. heat and radiation
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Which idea from the passage supports the generalization that human activity can negatively affect populations of organisms?
A. North America once had large numbers of gray wolves
B. The killing of gray wolves by settlers drastically reduced their numbers
C. The 1973 Endangered Species Act helped protect wolves
D. Scientists reintroduced wolves in certain areas
B. The killing of gray wolves by settlers drastically reduced their numbers
True or False
If you score above 175 on the GED you get college credit.
True
If you score 175 - 200, you can receive:
3 credits of math, 3 credits of science, 3 credits of social studies and 1 credit of English
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According to information in the table, which words describe insertion mutation?
A. the addition of extra nucleotide bases
B. the subtraction of nucleotide bases
C. the restructuring of nucleotide bases
D. the swapping of one nucleotide base for another
A. the addition of extra nucleotide bases
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According to the passage which American-made product would be the hardest to find?
A. a silver bracelet
B. a pair of cowboy boots
C. a digital camera
D. a wool scarf
C. a digital camera
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What could prevent nuclear energy from becoming the most important energy source?
A. The US will run out of U-235 soon
B. Nuclear fission produces neutrons that stop fission reactions eventually
C. U-235 is a nonrenewable energy source
D. The construction of nuclear power plants in the US has stopped
C. U-235 is a nonrenewable energy source
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Which is a valid generalization based on the information provided in the passage?
A. Populations of endangered species can be rebuilt if appropriate actions occur
B. Changes in an ecosystem generally change the carrying capacities of the ecosystem
C. Survival of organisms often depends on predator-prey relationships
D. Competition of resources always leads to sleep decline of a population
A. Populations of endangered species can be rebuilt if appropriate actions occur
Name two reasons someone should get their GED.
Go to college
Get a better job
Meet a personal goal
Set an example for my children
Make a difference in the world