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What can be either a precursor to a star or the remains of a star
nebula
What is the most expansive layer of the Earth
The Earth's mantle comprises the bulk of the Earth.
Which type of scientist studies natural hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes
A geologist studies natural hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes.
How were large mountain ranges such as the Himalayas produced
collision of tectonic plates
Approximately how long ago is the big bang thought to have occurred
13.5 billion years
What is the primary focus of mechanical engineering
machines
How are volcanoes that have not erupted in recorded history classified
Extinct
Which term refers to an individual who uses basic scientific knowledge to solve real world problems and delelop new technologies
Engineer
What type of combustion fuels produces the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide
All carbon based fuels produce carbon dioxide when burned. These include:
- fossil fuels (coal. oil, natural gas)
- alcohols
- bio-fuels (wood, charcoal, waste burning including cremation)
- specialty industrial fuels (acetylene etc.)
- carbon monoxide
Coal and petroleum are the two primary fossil fuels. Oxidizing methane also releases CO2, but that is 25 times better than releasing methane, itself an even more potent greenhouse gas.
As of 2006 what is a body in orbit around the sun that has a defined sufficient mass gravity and a clear orbit
In 2006, a planet became defined as a body orbiting the Sun that has a mass of self gravity sufficient enough to make it nearly round, and has a clear orbit.
A+ planet
What type of circuit is one in which all loads are connected in a single loop-
It could be a series circuit, it could also be a ring circuit. They are not the same thing.
Which of the bodies in our solar system is no longer considered a true planet
Pluto!
Which of these is not an area where volcanoes are usually found
Where two tectonic plates slide past each other A+
What is produced by rapid contraction of a very heavy main sequence star that has run out of fuel
Supernova
What is the term for the time period in the Northern Hemisphere when the sun is directly overhead at 23.5 degrees north latitude
summer solstice
What usually causes the most damage associated with hurricanes
hail
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