Water and Wind Erosion — Cumulative exam Answers

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A stable atom that has a large nucleus most likely contains

A
more neutrons than protons.
B
more protons than neutrons.
C
equal numbers of protons and neutrons.
D
changing numbers of protons and neutrons.
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The atomic symbol represents potassium-40 (K-40), a radioactive isotope that has 19 protons and 21 neutrons. Which atomic symbol could represent an isotope that results from the decay of K-40?

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A
Superscript 40 subscript 18 upper A r.
Option A
B
Superscript 40 subscript 18 upper K
Option B
C
Superscript 42 subscript 20 upper C a
Option C
D
Superscript 42 subscript 20 upper K.
Option D
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Which represents the balanced nuclear equation for the beta plus decay of C-11?

A
Superscript 11 subscript 6 upper C right arrow superscript 11 subscript 5 upper B plus superscript 0 subscript plus 1 e.
Option A
B
Superscript 11 subscript 6 upper C right arrow superscript 11 subscript 7 upper N plus superscript 0 subscript plus 1 e.
Option B
C
Superscript 11 subscript 6 upper C right arrow superscript 11 subscript 7 upper N plus superscript 0 subscript negative 1 e.
Option C
D
Superscript 11 subscript 6 upper C right arrow superscript 11 subscript 5 upper B plus superscript 0 subscript negative 1 e.
Option D
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How does litmus paper identify a base?

A
A base turns red litmus blue.
B
A base turns blue litmus red.
C
A base turns orange litmus red.
D
A base turns yellow litmus blue.
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How do oxbow lakes form?

A
Rivers are dammed, and the water builds up, creating a lake.
B
Runoff pools in areas of low elevation, creating a temporary lake.
C
Rivers wear away banks until the bank is broken and the river flows straight.
D
Glaciers leave deep channels in the ground, which fill with water and become a lake.

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