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CSET Science: Multiple Subjects Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. He discovered galaxies exist outside the Milky Way (1924)






2. Stored energy






3. Plant eating animal






4. The number of electrons in an atom is always equal to the number of protons in the nucleus - but the outer shell of each atom also 'tries' to have an exact number of electrons in it. The easiest way for this to happen is to share electrons with one o






5. Glows in the earths atmosphere when it is accelerated down by gravity






6. Paper turns red in acid (vinegar) and blue in alkaline solution (drain opener - salt water - lye)






7. Neutral particles with mass






8. Most of the water in the alimentary track is absorbed through






9. Stars with a cooler surface temperature






10. The thick slabs of rock that comprise the outer portion of the earth






11. Power of hydrogen






12. When light enters the eye - it first passes through the cornea - then the aqueous humor - lens and vitreous humor. Ultimately it reaches the retina - which is the light - sensing structure of the eye. Rods and cones found in retina






13. Chemical messangers produced in one tissue and carried by the blood to act on other parts of the body






14. Decay of organic matter - combustion of fossil fuels - respiration






15. Clean air amendment acts

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16. The characteristic of a wave that must change in order to affect the pitch






17. Heat obtained from hot water or steam within the earth






18. A positive ion has lost electrons - and a negative ion has gained electrons. Ions of different charges have a strong electrostatic attraction or _______ bond.






19. The vertical rows of the periodic table






20. Produced when sedimentary or igneous rocks are transformed by high temperature or pressure. (Quartz - Marble)






21. Atom with imbalance of protons and electrons






22. Igneous rock of volcanic origin/Igneous rock crystallized beneath the surface of the earth






23. Carry less sediment than turbulent flows






24. Weekenend narrow zones in tectonic plates






25. Widest variety of rocks to be found






26. The most common ion in earth's crust






27. Stellar explosion






28. Does not propagate through fluids






29. Genetic information storage system - synthesis of ribosomes






30. The rate of change of an object's velocity






31. Deep oceanic trenches are found in






32. A cup of water at 50 degrees has less thermal energy than a bathtub at 10 degrees






33. At plate boundaries

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34. Maitenance of acid base balance - excretion of nitrogenous waste products - maintenance of water balance






35. Behavior of energy and matter at atomic and subatomic scales






36. The sum of numbers of the protons and neutrons in the atom of an element is known as






37. Huge cluster of stars or nebulae






38. Close living of organisms of different species in which both benefit






39. The process whereby weathered material is removed. The picture above is a cross - sectional map of a mountainous region - showing the different types of rock present in the cores of the mountains. To interpret this picture notice the sequence of sedi






40. No two species will occupy exactly the same niche and compete for exactly the same resources for an extended period of time






41. A soulte that donates protons






42. Was awarded the Nobel prize for invention of the molecular structure determination by X- ray crystallology






43. Number of protons is atomic number - number of protons and neutrons is atomic weight






44. A species or group of species whose impact on its community or ecosystem is much larger and more influential than would be expected from mere abundance






45. Effect if sun - moon and earth (in that order) were directly aligned






46. One of two alternative genetic traits which is masked in a heterozygous individual






47. Undercutting a slope - earthquakes - heavy rains






48. Tastes sour - causes certain organic dyes to change color - react to certain metals - (no reaction to oil or grease)






49. Naturally inorganic compound






50. Wind blown silt