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One solution to the problem of our overflowing landfills is to burn plastic objects instead of burying them. What would be some of the advantages and disadvantages of this practice? A) disadvantage: toxic air pollutants; advantage: reduced landfill volume B) […]

In looking at yourself in a steamy mirror you wipe just enough moisture away to barely see a full view of your face. If you move back from the mirror you’ll see A) a bit more of your face. B) […]

The frequency of an electromagnetic wave and the frequency of the vibrating electrons that produce it are A) nearly the same. B) the same. C) quite different. Answer: Dark Matter is matter that A) cannot be seen, felt, or measured. […]

On the Geologic Time Scale, the time unit representing the largest span of time is the A) Phanerozoic. B) Precambrian. C) Proterozoic. D) Mega-annum. Answer: Which shape is likely to need more material for a critical mass, a cube or […]

If you drop a bar magnet in a vertical copper pipe it will fall slowly because A) of air resistance. B) it induces a magnetic field in the pipe that resists motion of the magnet. C) the copper is a […]

What is the force of gravity on a 500-N woman standing on Earth’s surface? A) 50 N B) 250 N C) 500 N D) 598 N E) 5000 N Answer: Because a white dwarf is no longer burning fuel, it […]

Hurricanes are more likely to form near A) warm waters where the air is humid. B) warm waters where the air is dry. C) cold bodies of water where the air is humid. D) cold bodies of water where the […]

An ice cube that contains small pieces of iron floats on water. When the ice melts, the water level A) rises. B) falls. C) remains unchanged. Answer: Earth satellites are typically more than 100-km high so as to mainly be […]

Which will cool a drink faster? A) ice cubes B) crushed ice C) no difference for the same mass of ice Answer: The origin of Earth’s primitive ozone layer A) is attributed to photosynthesis. B) traces back to the Cambrian […]

Batholiths are massive plutons formed from the intrusion of A) andesitic magma. B) granitic magma. C) basaltic magma. D) all of these Answer: A parachutist steps from a hovering helicopter and falls for 5 s before reaching terminal velocity. During […]

Temperature increases with altitude in the A) troposphere. B) thermosphere. C) mesosphere. D) all of these Answer: Water vapor in the air can condense when the air A) cools above its dew point temperature. B) temperature increases. C) temperature drops […]

Compared with equatorial open ocean waters, open ocean water in the northern Pacific A) is colder and less dense. B) has a higher salinity content. C) is colder and more dense. D) has a lower salinity content. Answer: The Cretaceous […]

The Milky Way galaxy is A) in the process of colliding with the Magellanic Cloud galaxies. B) where Earth resides. C) a spiral galaxy. D) All of the above Answer: The ocean can be divided into several vertical layersthe surface […]

What are some of the optimistic worldwide changes that may follow the advent of successful fusion reactors? A) Economies will be geared to relative abundance rather than scarcity. B) Humans will have more opportunities to focus on social issues, such […]

By definition, an ore is a mineral rich in valuable metals. To be considered as an ore means that the A) metals can be economically extracted to yield a profit. B) metals are extremely valuable. C) deposit is very rich […]

What is the name of the following compound? NaF A) sodium fluoride B) natural fosfate C) natrium fluoride D) nitrogen afleck E) sodium phosphide Answer: The source of large icebergs is A) glaciers. B) sea ice. C) ice and snowstorms […]

The rule for the interaction of magnetic poles is similar to the rule for electric A) circuits. B) polarization. C) charges. Answer: Our ears are best at hearing A) infrasonic sound. B) ultrasonic sound. C) both of these D) none […]

If carbon-14 is a beta emitter, what is the likely product of radioactive decay? A) nitrogen-14 B) carbon-12 C) oxygen-18 D) berrylium-10 E) none of the above Answer: Which of the following statements about desalinization is untrue? A) You can […]

A motor scooter undergoes acceleration when it A) gains speed. B) decreases speed. C) changes direction. D) all of the above Answer: A 10-N falling object encounters 4 N of air resistance. The net force on it is A) 0 […]

Astronomers who subscribe to the Big Bang theory believe the Big Bang occurred A) about 14 billion years ago. B) at the beginning of time. C) both of these D) neither of these Answer: The first minerals to crystallize are […]

A star that is twice as hot as another has twice the A) Celsius temperature. B) Fahrenheit temperature. C) Kelvin temperature. D) all of the above E) none of the above Answer: As a blinking light source approaching you gains […]

The event that changes a protostar to a full-fledged star is A) gravitational collapse. B) gravitational expansion. C) thermonuclear fusion. D) the emission of light. E) a catastrophic increase in temperature. Answer: When a rocket ship gaining speed in remote, […]

Which of the following statements is untrue? A) Covalent molecules are never crystalline. B) Covalent molecules usually have low melting points. C) Covalent molecules can have nonbonding electrons. D) Covalent bonds can involve more than one pair of electrons. E) […]

Compared with falling on a wooden floor, a wine glass may not break when it falls on a carpeted floor because of A) lesser impulse in stopping. B) longer time to stop. C) both of these D) none of the […]

Hot steam that issues from a pressure cooker expands and A) increases in temperature. B) can cause severe burns. C) cools. D) all of the above E) none of the above Answer: A pre-electronic thermostat employs a coiled A) wire […]

A foliated metamorphic rock derived from granite is A) gneiss. B) quartzite. C) slate. D) marble. Answer: Pretend you are on a morning time mission on the surface of Venus. When looking out the spacepod window you are likely to […]

Metals are often used for making designer jewelry because they A) do not conduct heat well. B) conduct electricity. C) are shiny. D) are strong but can be bent. E) c and d Answer: A pair of 1-ohm resistors connected […]

A water-filled paper cup held in a flame will not catch fire because A) the inside of the paper is wet. B) water is an excellent conductor of heat. C) paper is a good conductor of heat. D) the paper […]

Motion in a P-wave is A) side to side. B) transverse. C) longitudinal. D) up and down. Answer: An electron vibrating to and fro 1000 times per second generates an electromagnetic wave having a A) period of 1000 s. B) […]

Where does most rainfall on Earth finally end up before becoming rain again? A) underground B) in lakes C) in the oceans D) on the ground surface Answer: In a battery, the following oxidation-reduction reactions are taking place: Mn2O3 + […]

What would the concentration of H3O+ be if the concentration of OH– was 1 10-11M? [H3O+] [OH–] = Kw = 1 10-14 A) 1 10-3 B) 1 103 C) 1 1014 D) 1 1012 E) 1 10-6 Answer: A piece […]

If a power plant is 30% efficient, and the transmission system that delivers power to consumers is 60% efficient, then the overall efficiency is A) 90%. B) 60%. C) 30%. D) 18%. E) none of the above Answer: The depositional […]

To see his full height, Blinky Bill who is 1.0 meter tall needs a mirror that is at least A) 0.33 m tall. B) 0.50 m tall. C) 0.75 m tall. D) 1 m tall. E) depends on distance from […]

The Mohorovicic discontinuity was discovered by observing A) earthquake movement at Earth’s surface. B) seismograms of an earthquake. C) changes in rock density. D) all of these Answer: How is the solubility of a solid affected by temperature? A) As […]

Iridium is an element that is relatively A) abundant on Earth, but very rare in meteorites. B) rare on Earth, but very common in meteorites. C) abundant on both the Earth and the Moon. D) rare on both Earth and […]

What would the formula be for the following stick model? A) C6H12 B) C5H5 C) C6H10 D) C5H10 E) none of the above Answer: According to the impulse-momentum relationship Ft = change in mv, a falling bungee jumper has momentum […]

A heat pump can A) cool an environment. B) warm an environment. C) both of these D) none of the above Answer: Solar radiation consists of waves principally in the A) ultraviolet, visible short-wavelength range. B) long-wavelength infrared range. C) […]

The San Andreas Fault was created A) during the Cenozoic. B) by the collision of the eastward moving North American Plate and the Pacific ridge. C) by the same tectonic activity that formed the Gulf of California. D) by Cenozoic […]

Which of the monomers below would be used to make the following polymer? A) HC CHCH3 B) H2CCH2CH3 C) HC CHCHC CHCH3 D) H2C CH2 E) none of the above Answer: According to inflation theory, parallel lines appear to remain […]

Why might increasing the temperature alter the rate of a chemical reaction? A) The molecules will have a higher kinetic energy and bump into one another harder. B) The molecules are less reactive at higher temperatures. C) The molecules will […]

You are given three radioactive samples (α, β, and γ) and can only dispose of one. The other two you must keep, one in your hand, the other in your pocket. How would you minimize your exposure risk? A) keep […]

The total incorporation doctrine is a theory held by some jurists and legal scholars maintaining that the Fourteenth Amendment requires all of the provisions of the Bill of Rights to be incorporated and applied to the ________. Answer: What did […]

What does the incorporation doctrine provide? Answer: Explain which enumerated power of Congress stated in the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the most power and authority? Answer: Answers will vary. Many consider the Commerce Clause to be the enumerated power in […]

Formal rulemaking is process used by administrative agencies to create rules and regulations required only when mandated by ________. Answer: The Miller Test is a standard used to judge whether a material is ________. Answer: obscene State constitutional law may […]

The ________ doctrine is a constitutional theory of due process that generally provides that the government cannot regulate or prohibit more speech than is necessary to address the identified harm. Answer: The Due Process Clause is a provision found in […]

Match the term listed in Column 1 to its description in Column 2. A) a governmental policy barring a particular form of expression at any time or place or in any manner B) a test used by the Court to […]

What case was reversed by the Court’s decision in Lawrence v. Texas? A) Washington v. Glucksberg B) Gonzalez v. Oregon C) Bowers v. Hardwick D) Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad Co. Answer: A penumbra is a: A) lunar […]

The First Amendment provides for the freedom of speech. Answer: The President enjoys a limited privilege against being compelled to disclose records and other materials created in the course of executive duties. Answer: TRUE The laissez-faire era or Lochner era […]

A federalist was a person who supported creating a strong, centralized government. Answer: At times, the U.S. Court had taken both an accommodationist approach and a separationist approach to the First Amendment. Answer: TRUE Most agreements with foreign nations are […]

Court have upheld the Civil Rights Act of 1964 based on authority granted to Congress in Article I of the Constitution involving interstate commerce. Answer: In Riley v. California (2014), a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court held that the incident-to-a-lawful-arrest exception […]