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Which statement provides the complete explanation of how renewable and nonrenewable resources differ?

A
They differ in the amount they are found in nature.
B
They differ in the rate they are replaced.
C
They differ in the available amount and rate they are used and replaced.
D
They differ in the rate they are used.
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Study these images.Which image shows a cumulonimbus cloud?

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1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Which interaction of the atmosphere with the lithosphere benefits the biosphere?

A
Nitrogen gas is released from volcanoes for plants to use.
B
Groundwater resources are replenished in different regions.
C
Sunlight is available for plant absorption during photosynthesis.
D
Plants rely on water vapor to release oxygen into the atmosphere.
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Which shows the correct order of events after the big bang occurred?

A
strong force separated from the unified force, inflationary expansion occurred, quarks and electrons formed, electromagnetic and weak forces separated from the unified force, gravity separated from the unified force
B
electromagnetic and weak forces separated from the unified force, gravity separated from the unified force, strong force separated from the unified force, inflationary expansion occurred, quarks and electrons formed
C
gravity separated from the unified force, strong force separated from the unified force, inflationary expansion occurred, electromagnetic and weak forces separated from the unified force, quarks and electrons formed
D
quarks and electrons formed, electromagnetic and weak forces separated from the unified force, inflationary expansion occurred, strong force separated from the unified force, gravity separated from the unified force
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What is unique about obtaining water from an artesian well?

A
The water is heated by magma or hot rocks.
B
The water is found in an impermeable layer.
C
The water is under pressure naturally and no pump is needed.
D
A mechanical pump must be installed to bring water to the surface.
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Which causes an increase in greenhouse gases?

A
change in wind patterns
B
strengthening of hurricanes
C
burning of wood and coal
D
movement of warm ocean waters
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Which list correctly names the three types of galaxies?

A
binary, open, globular
B
elliptical, open, binary
C
irregular, spiral, elliptical
D
open, irregular, spiral
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A college student has been assigned to write captions for a new textbook on gravity and motion. This is one of the pictures from the textbook.

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The moon moves toward the Sun due to gravity.
B
The moon will move away from Earth because of inertia.
C
The moon would move in a circular path if there were no forces.
D
The moon would not stay in orbit without the pull of Earth's gravity.
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Which process is a source of outdoor air pollution?

A
releasing mold particles from an air conditioning vent
B
emitting particles from a dump truck
C
releasing radon gas from a generator
D
emitting carbon monoxide from a heater
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Look at this image of a star cluster.

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open
B
binary
C
globular
D
eclipsing
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An investigation involves determining which metal is better for making pots that will cook food faster. Which is the best hypothesis to use for this investigation?

A
Copper is better than iron for making pots.
B
Copper is more malleable and heats up faster than iron.
C
If copper is a better conductor, it will heat up faster than iron.
D
If copper heats up faster than iron, it is better for making pots.

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